Batman

Where to Watch Batman (1989) (Legally)

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.
Jun 21, 1989 US 126 min PG
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Where can I watch “Batman” legally?
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Where to watch “Batman” (1989) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1989), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Fantasy, Action, Crime blend, with a runtime close to 126 minutes.

Top billed names include Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

dual identity, double life, chemical, crime fighter, superhero, villain, based on comic, vigilante, mobster, organized crime, criminal, super power

Official trailer

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Plot

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

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FAQs

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Main cast

Michael Keaton
as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Jack Nicholson
as Jack Napier / The Joker
Kim Basinger
as Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl
as Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle
as Commissioner James Gordon
Billy Dee Williams
as Harvey Dent
Michael Gough
as Alfred Pennyworth
Jack Palance
as Grissom
Jerry Hall
as Alicia
Tracey Walter
as Bob the Goon