Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
A brightly animated Batman adventure resurrects the 1960s Dynamic Duo for a gleefully campy showdown with a united quartet of Gotham villains.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- campy
- nostalgic
- witty
- family movie night
- nostalgia viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the energetic animated revival of the 1960s television series and its returning voice cast, while finding its ambitions and subtext limited.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film revives the flamboyant, self-aware style associated with the 1960s television Batman, including Adam West's performance.
Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar reprise their classic roles in an animated continuation of the 1960s Batman sensibility.
Penguin, Joker, Riddler, and Catwoman combine their talents to threaten Gotham and overwhelm Batman and Robin.
The PG-rated animated format, Dynamic Duo focus, and comedic villainy make the adventure accessible to children and nostalgic adults.
Films like Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, and why
The LEGO Batman Movie
campy superhero comedy, retro television nostalgia, and colorful animated action
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
self-aware comic-book adventure with exaggerated villains and buoyant humor
Batman: The Movie
stylized animated superhero action built around an iconic Batman interpretation
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
family-friendly comic-book comedy with bright visuals and ensemble villainy
Movie Details
- Director
- Rick Morales
- Release Date
- 2016-10-08
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (302)
Cast
- Adam West
- Burt Ward
- Julie Newmar
- Jeff Bergman
- Sirena Irwin
- Thomas Lennon
- William Salyers
- Lynne Marie Stewart
- Jim Ward
- Steven Weber
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 Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders about?
- A brightly animated Batman adventure resurrects the 1960s Dynamic Duo for a gleefully campy showdown with a united quartet of Gotham villains.
- What is Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders as mild.
- What did critics think of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders?
- Critics broadly praised the energetic animated revival of the 1960s television series and its returning voice cast, while finding its ambitions and subtext limited.
- Which films are like Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders?
- Films with a similar feel include The LEGO Batman Movie, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman: The Movie, and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.
- How long is Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders?
- Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders runs 78 minutes.
- Where can I watch Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders?
- In United States, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
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