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Batman Returns

"The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin."

1992-06-19 Action 2hr 6m

Batman must face The Penguin, a sewer-dwelling gangleader intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Meanwhile, another Gotham resident finds herself transformed into Catwoman and is out for revenge...

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Batman must face The Penguin, a sewer-dwelling gangleader intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Meanwhile, another Gotham resident finds herself transformed into Catwoman and is out for revenge...

  • Released
    1992-06-19
  • Revenue
    $280,000,000
  • Budget
    $80,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 6m
  • Genre
    Action, Fantasy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.1
  • Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Polygram Pictures

Crew

Tim Burton
Director
Daniel Waters
Screenplay
Tim Burton
Producer
Keywords:
double life corruption darkness crime fighter superhero hallucination villain christmas tree based on comic revenge vigilante dark hero super power super villain deformed bird cage evil circus christmas good versus evil burton xmas

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Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer
Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken
Max Shreck
Michael Gough

Michael Gough
Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle
Commissioner James Gordon
Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy
Mayor
Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli
Organ Grinder
Andrew Bryniarski

Andrew Bryniarski
Charles 'Chip' Shreck
Cristi Conaway

Cristi Conaway
Ice Princess
Steve Witting

Steve Witting
Josh
Jan Hooks

Jan Hooks
Jen
John Strong

John Strong
Sword Swallower
Rick Zumwalt

Rick Zumwalt
Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina

Anna Katarina
Poodle Lady
Gregory Scott Cummins

Gregory Scott Cummins
Acrobat Thug One
Erika Andersch

Erika Andersch
Knifethrower Dame
Travis McKenna

Travis McKenna
Fat Clown
Doug Jones

Doug Jones
Thin Clown
Branscombe Richmond

Branscombe Richmond
Terrifying Clown 1
Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens
Penguin's Father
Diane Salinger

Diane Salinger
Penguin's Mother
Stuart Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster
Penguin's Doctor
Cal Hoffman

Cal Hoffman
Happy Man
Joan Jurige

Joan Jurige
Happy Woman
Rosie O'Connor

Rosie O'Connor
Adorable Little Girl
Sean Whalen

Sean Whalen
Paperboy
Erik Onate

Erik Onate
Aggressive Reporter
Joey DePinto

Joey DePinto
Shreck Security Guard
Steven Brill

Steven Brill
Gothamite 1
Neal Lerner

Neal Lerner
Gothamite 2
Ashley Tillman

Ashley Tillman
Gothamite 3
Elizabeth Sanders

Elizabeth Sanders
Gothamite 4
Joan Giammarco

Joan Giammarco
Female Victim
Lisa Guerrero

Lisa Guerrero
Volunteer Bimbo
Frank DiElsi

Frank DiElsi
Security 1
Biff Yeager

Biff Yeager
Security 2
Robert Gossett

Robert Gossett
TV Anchorman
Adam Drescher

Adam Drescher
Crowd Member
Bobby Bell

Bobby Bell
Emperor Penguin
Niki Botelho

Niki Botelho
Emperor Penguin / Baby Penguin
Susan Rossitto

Susan Rossitto
Emperor Penguin
Margarita Farrell

Margarita Farrell
Emperor Penguin
Denise Killpack

Denise Killpack
Emperor Penguin
Felix Silla

Felix Silla
Emperor Penguin
Debbie Lee Carrington

Debbie Lee Carrington
Emperor Penguin
Anthony De Longis

Anthony De Longis
Terrifying Clown #2 (uncredited)
Desi Singh

Desi Singh
Clown with Flaming Crossbow (uncredited)
Henry Kingi

Henry Kingi
Mugger

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Reviews for Batman Returns
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A Review by mooney240 5

Written by mooney240 on 2022-10-01

**Batman Returns overplays the comic book campiness of the decade and Burton's strange style but is balanced by astonishing performances and... read more

**Batman Returns overplays the comic book campiness of the decade and Burton's strange style but is balanced by astonishing performances and a more contained superhero story.** Warner Bros was quick to begin production on a sequel to Batman (1989) after its colossal success literally saved the studio from bankruptcy. This time Tim Burton was given complete creative control over the entire film, and it shows. Batman Returns cranked up the campy weirdness that the studio had restrained in the first Batman. This film focuses on Danny DeVito's Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman over Batman, making Michael Keaton feel like the supporting cast to Pfeiffer and DeVito. As disappointing as that may sound, Pfeiffer took this over-the-top campy Catwoman and delivered a truly iconic performance, and DeVito performed much the same in his role. I appreciated Batman Returns avoiding the comic book movie trope of putting the entire world or whole sitting at stake. Instead, the story concentrates on corrupt businessmen and politicians avoiding giant sky beams. The climax risks a more significant part of the city, but it's still more localized than most comic book films. Batman Returns has its flaws, but the Christmas setting, the return of Michael Keaton to his career-defining role, and Pfeiffer and DeVito's incredible acting overcome the severe campiness and lack of Batman, resulting in a decent entry in the Dark Knight's 90s franchise.

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-04-25

The only other great batman movie. Not as much action but still was a really good movie.... read more

The only other great batman movie. Not as much action but still was a really good movie.

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A Review by Arcanum101 6

Written by Arcanum101 on 2023-05-28

Tim Burton's original Batman definitely deserved a worthy sequel. Unfortunately, this just doesn't cut it. Keaton's Batman deserved more gri... read more

Tim Burton's original Batman definitely deserved a worthy sequel. Unfortunately, this just doesn't cut it. Keaton's Batman deserved more grit and drama, not corny comical antics. It's worth a look, but keep your expectations low.

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A Review by The Movie Mob

**Batman Returns overplays the comic book campiness of the decade and Burton's strange style but is balanced by astonishing performances and a more contained superhero story.** Warner Bros was quick to begin production on a sequel to Bat...

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A Review by mooney240 5

Written by mooney240 on 2022-10-01

**Batman Returns overplays the comic book campiness of the decade and Burton's strange style but is balanced by astonishing performances and a more contained superhero story.** Warner Bros was quic...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-04-25

The only other great batman movie. Not as much action but still was a really good movie....

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Arcanum101 6

Written by Arcanum101 on 2023-05-28

Tim Burton's original Batman definitely deserved a worthy sequel. Unfortunately, this just doesn't cut it. Keaton's Batman deserved more grit and drama, not corny comical antics. It's worth a look, bu...

read more