

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.
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 (1989) is a fantasy, action, and crime film directed by Tim Burton. It stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 8,697 votes.

Michael Keaton
Batman / Bruce Wayne

Jack Nicholson
Joker / Jack Napier

Kim Basinger
Vicki Vale

Robert Wuhl
Alexander Knox

Pat Hingle
Commissioner Gordon

Billy Dee Williams
Harvey Dent

Michael Gough
Alfred

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Batman stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, and Robert Wuhl, and was directed by Tim Burton.
Batman has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.
Batman was released in 1989.
Batman is a fantasy, action, and crime film.
Batman holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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