Batman & Robin (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 4.3

Batman & Robin poster

Released in 1997, Batman & Robin is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 125 minutes. “Strength Now. Courage Always. Family, Above All. Batman and Robin!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Batman and Robin deal with relationship issues while preventing Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from attacking Gotham City.

Who’s in it. Batman & Robin stars George Clooney as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze, Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson / Robin and Uma Thurman as Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Batman & Robin has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $238.2M 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 & Robin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Batman & Robin 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 & Robin (1997)?
In US, Batman & Robin 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 & Robin worth watching?
Batman & Robin holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Batman & Robin?
Batman & Robin stars George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman and Alicia Silverstone.
When was Batman & Robin released?
Batman & Robin was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.