Batman: The Killing Joke (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Batman: The Killing Joke is an action, drama, crime and animation film directed by Sam Liu, running about 77 minutes. “The madness begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.
Who’s in it. Batman: The Killing Joke stars Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice), Mark Hamill as Jack Napier / The Joker / Red Hood (voice), Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice) and Ray Wise as Commissioner James Gordon (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Batman: The Killing Joke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Batman: The Killing Joke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman: The Killing Joke tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)?
- In US, Batman: The Killing Joke is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Batman: The Killing Joke worth watching?
- Batman: The Killing Joke holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Batman: The Killing Joke?
- Batman: The Killing Joke stars Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, Ray Wise and Robin Atkin Downes.
- When was Batman: The Killing Joke released?
- Batman: The Killing Joke was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.