What genre is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is categorised as Action, Animation, Mystery, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Dee Bradley Baker, Paget Brewster, Cathy Cavadini, Rob Paulsen, Michael McKean appear in the main cast.

Who directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Jay Oliva directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.

How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 runs for 1h 16m (76 minutes).

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)

Name: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Genre: Action, Animation, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2012
Duration: 76 min
Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Paget Brewster, Cathy Cavadini, Rob Paulsen, Michael McKean

Movie 1h 16m ★ 7.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night

Action Animation Mystery Science Fiction

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is an action, animation and mystery movie from 2012. It is directed by Jay Oliva. The cast includes Dee Bradley Baker, Paget Brewster and Cathy Cavadini. The running time is 1h 16m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.

Synopsis

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-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?

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Questions about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

What genre is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is categorised as Action, Animation, Mystery, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?: Dee Bradley Baker, Paget Brewster, Cathy Cavadini, Rob Paulsen, Michael McKean appear in the main cast.
Who directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?: Jay Oliva directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.
How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 runs for 1h 16m (76 minutes).
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.