Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2013, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is an action and animation film directed by Jay Oliva, running about 148 minutes. “From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Who’s in it. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns stars Peter Weller as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice), Ariel Winter as Carrie Kelley / Robin (voice), David Selby as Commissioner James Gordon (voice) and Wade Williams as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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: The Dark Knight Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 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 Dark Knight Returns (2013)?
- In US, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 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: The Dark Knight Returns worth watching?
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns stars Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams and Dee Bradley Baker.
- When was Batman: The Dark Knight Returns released?
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.