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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

The Batman

2022 · 2h 57m · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

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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.

89/100

WORTH IT

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.

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89/100

WORTH IT

WORTH ITIn 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.

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension

02A substantial 177-minute commitment and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit

03Its 7.7/10 TMDB audience score across 12,448 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Batman?

The Batman belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a substantial 177-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 9/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night

02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie

03you are ready to give the movie your full attention

THINK TWICE IF

01you want to stay away from crime-focused tension or darker material

02you do not have room for a 177-minute movie tonight

03you want to avoid a more violent watch

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10

Emotional Impact6/10

Mind-Bending5/10

Scary5/10

Violence7/10

Rewatchability6/10

Attention Required9/10

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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Matt Reeves portrait

Matt ReevesDirector

Robert Pattinson portrait

Robert PattinsonBruce Wayne / The Batman

Zoë Kravitz portrait

Zoë KravitzSelina Kyle

Jeffrey Wright portrait

Jeffrey WrightLt. James Gordon

Colin Farrell portrait

Colin FarrellOz / The Penguin

Paul Dano portrait

Paul DanoThe Riddler

John Turturro portrait

John TurturroCarmine Falcone

Andy Serkis portrait

Andy SerkisAlfred

Peter Sarsgaard portrait

Peter SarsgaardDistrict Attorney Gil Colson

Barry Keoghan portrait

Barry KeoghanUnseen Arkham Prisoner