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Batman Returns
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tim Burton. With Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer.
69.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shre…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Batman Returns.
MoviHero lists June 19, 1992 as the release date for Batman Returns. Tim Burton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Michael Keaton as Batman / Bruce Wayne, Danny DeVito as Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman / Selina, Christopher Walken as Max Shreck. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 19, 1992
GenresFantasy · Action
Runtime2h 6m
DirectorTim Burton
CastMichael Keaton as Batman / Bruce Wayne, Danny DeVito as Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman / Selina, Christopher Walken as Max Shreck
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Batman Returns runs 2h 6m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 69.5/100 (6.954/10) from 7,329 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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