What is Batman: Year One like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Batman: Year One as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Batman: Year One violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Batman: Year One as moderate.

What did critics think of Batman: Year One?

Critics broadly praised the adaptation's faithfulness to the graphic novel, serious tone, voice performances, and central character work, while some found the short runtime and restrained animation limiting.

Which films are like Batman: Year One?

Films with a similar feel include Batman Begins, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and The Dark Knight Returns: Part One.

How long is Batman: Year One?

Batman: Year One runs 64 minutes.

Where can I watch Batman: Year One?

In United States, Batman: Year One is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Batman: Year One

Name: Batman: Year One
Genre: Action, Animation, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2011-09-27
Duration: 1 h 4 min
Rating: 7.258999824523926
Cast: Ben McKenzie, Bryan Cranston, Eliza Dushku, Jon Polito, Alex Rocco

201164 min★ 7.3

A grim animated origin story follows Batman and Jim Gordon as they challenge Gotham's criminal and police corruption while forging an unlikely alliance.

Overview

A dark and gritty tale of justice unfolds in Gotham City as two unlikely allies rise against corruption.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Layered
Violence: Moderate

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Movie Details

Directors: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery
Release Date: 2011-09-27
Runtime: 64 min
Rating: 7.3 / 10 (1083)

Cast

Ben McKenzie
Bryan Cranston
Eliza Dushku
Jon Polito
Alex Rocco
Katee Sackhoff
Sara Ballantine
Jeff Bennett
Steve Blum
Roark Critchlow

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: Year One about?: A grim animated origin story follows Batman and Jim Gordon as they challenge Gotham's criminal and police corruption while forging an unlikely alliance.
What is Batman: Year One like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Batman: Year One as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
Is Batman: Year One violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Batman: Year One as moderate.
What did critics think of Batman: Year One?: Critics broadly praised the adaptation's faithfulness to the graphic novel, serious tone, voice performances, and central character work, while some found the short runtime and restrained animation limiting.
Which films are like Batman: Year One?: Films with a similar feel include Batman Begins, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and The Dark Knight Returns: Part One.
How long is Batman: Year One?: Batman: Year One runs 64 minutes.
Where can I watch Batman: Year One?: In United States, Batman: Year One is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

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