Batman: Year One (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Batman: Year One is an action, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Lauren Montgomery, running about 64 minutes. “A merciless crime turns a man into an outlaw.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Who’s in it. Batman: Year One stars Ben McKenzie as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice), Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordon (voice), Eliza Dushku as Selina (voice) and Jon Polito as Commissioner Loeb (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Batman: Year One has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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: Year One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman: Year One 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: Year One (2011)?
- In US, Batman: Year One is available to 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: Year One worth watching?
- Batman: Year One holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Batman: Year One?
- Batman: Year One stars Ben McKenzie, Bryan Cranston, Eliza Dushku, Jon Polito and Alex Rocco.
- When was Batman: Year One released?
- Batman: Year One was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.