Batman (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1966, Batman is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Leslie H. Martinson, running about 105 minutes. “He's Here Big As Life In A Real Bat-Epic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.
Who’s in it. Batman stars Adam West as Batman / Bruce Wayne, Burt Ward as Robin / Dick Grayson, Lee Meriwether as The Catwoman / Kitka and Cesar Romero as The Joker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Batman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman 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 (1966)?
- In US, Batman is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 worth watching?
- Batman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Batman?
- Batman stars Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero and Burgess Meredith.
- When was Batman released?
- Batman was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.