The Batman (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2022, The Batman is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Matt Reeves, running about 177 minutes. “Unmask the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
Who’s in it. The Batman stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / The Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton / The Riddler and Jeffrey Wright as Lt. James Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Batman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $771M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, tru 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 The Batman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Batman (2022)?
- In US, The Batman is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and tru TV, 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 The Batman worth watching?
- The Batman holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Batman?
- The Batman stars Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis.
- When was The Batman released?
- The Batman was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.