Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013 · 2h 28m · Released

PG-13 Animation, Action, Mystery, Science Fiction

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Ratings

Based on audience scores

8.1 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Trailer

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns | Deluxe Edition Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Top cast and crew

Jay Oliva Director

Peter Weller Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)

Ariel Winter Carrie Kelley / Robin (voice)

David Selby Commissioner James Gordon (voice)

Wade Williams Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)

Michael Emerson Joker (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)

Maria Canals-Barrera Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)

Paget Brewster Lana Lang (voice)

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Frequently asked questions about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in the United States?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns stars Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams, and Michael Emerson. Jay Oliva is the director.

How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns runs 2h 28m (148 minutes).

When did Batman: The Dark Knight Returns come out?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was released on October 8, 2013.

Which studio made Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, and DC in the United States.

What was the budget for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was made on a budget of $7,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.