Batman (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Batman is an action, fantasy and crime film directed by Tim Burton, running about 126 minutes. “Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.
Who’s in it. Batman stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier / The Joker, Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale and Robert Wuhl as Alexander Knox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Batman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $411.3M 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 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 (1989)?
- In US, Batman 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 worth watching?
- Batman holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Batman?
- Batman stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl and Pat Hingle.
- When was Batman released?
- Batman was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.