Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- dark
- noirish
- tense
- superhero movie night
- animated action marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining as a dark animated superhero adventure, though its tonal compromise and formulaic storytelling drew criticism.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Damian Wayne is introduced as Bruce Wayne's violent son, secretly raised by the League of Assassins.
Batman and Damian struggle over whether vigilantism should follow restraint or the League's lethal code.
Critics specifically describe the Batman presentation as violent and noirish while noting its Saturday-morning animation sheen.
The plot centers on Batman learning to manage and protect an unruly pre-teen son within the larger Wayne family world.
Films like Son of Batman, and why
Batman: Under the Red Hood
shared animated superhero action, comic-book mythology, and dysfunctional family themes
Justice League: War
shared dc animated continuity, dark superhero adventure, and morally conflicted young characters
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
shared stylized superhero action, father-son tension, and violent comic-book storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Ethan Spaulding
- Release Date
- 2014-05-13
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (1186)
Cast
- Jason O'Mara
- Stuart Allan
- Thomas Gibson
- Morena Baccarin
- Giancarlo Esposito
- David McCallum
- Xander Berkeley
- Sean Maher
- Dee Bradley Baker
- Diane Michelle
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Son of Batman about?
- Batman is forced to confront his most dangerous inheritance when his assassin-raised son enters his crime-fighting world.
- What is Son of Batman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Son of Batman as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Son of Batman violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Son of Batman as brutal.
- What did critics think of Son of Batman?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining as a dark animated superhero adventure, though its tonal compromise and formulaic storytelling drew criticism.
- Which films are like Son of Batman?
- Films with a similar feel include Batman: Under the Red Hood, Justice League: War, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.
- How long is Son of Batman?
- Son of Batman runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Son of Batman?
- In United States, Son of Batman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
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