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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Zack Snyder. With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg.
6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, wh…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
MoviHero lists March 23, 2016 as the release date for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Zack Snyder is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 23, 2016
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 32m
DirectorZack Snyder
CastBen Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice runs 2h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
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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MoviHero Rating: 6.0/10 from 19,523 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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“Know your enemy's weakness before challenging to a fight!”
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“I actually thought that Ben Affleck did a decent job in the role.”
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“One would think that the ultimate showdown between two of the most iconic super-heroes would make for some downright compelling action-oriented exploits against a landscape…”
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“A bit slow but overall good. There are many sub plots in the movie that could've been made into independent movies of their own.”
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“Very short synopsis : Batman has been hit hard by the events of Man of Steel : a "god" descends on earth, is confronted by…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Next time they shine your light in the sky, don't go to it. The Bat is dead. Bury it. Consider this mercy.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAlfredAlfred runs from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Jeremy Irons carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherLex LuthorLex Luthor runs from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Jesse Eisenberg carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherWonder WomanWonder Woman runs from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to Wonder Woman with Gal Gadot carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherSupermanSuperman appears in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Open character guide otherBatmanBatman appears in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).Open character guide otherMartha KentMartha Kent runs from Man of Steel to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Diane Lane carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherPerry WhitePerry White runs from Man of Steel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Laurence Fishburne carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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