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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

  • Video
  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
62K
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)
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The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him.The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him.The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him.

  • Director
    • Jay Oliva
  • Writers
    • Bob Goodman
    • Frank Miller
    • Klaus Janson
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller
    • Ariel Winter
    • Michael Emerson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Oliva
    • Writers
      • Bob Goodman
      • Frank Miller
      • Klaus Janson
    • Stars
      • Peter Weller
      • Ariel Winter
      • Michael Emerson
    • 124User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Peter Weller
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    • Batman
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    Ariel Winter
    • Robin
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    Michael Emerson
    • Joker
    • (voice)
    David Selby
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    • Commissioner Gordon
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    Wade Williams
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    • (voice)
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    Mark Valley
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    Carlos Alazraqui
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    • (voice)
    Dee Bradley Baker
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    • Don
    • (voice)
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Lana Lang
    • (voice)
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    • Ellen Yindel
    • (voice)
    Townsend Coleman
    Townsend Coleman
    • Morrie
    • (voice)
    • …
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    Grey DeLisle
    • Anchor Carla
    • (voice)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Oliver Queen
    • (voice)
    Greg Eagles
    Greg Eagles
    • Ben Derrick
    • (voice)
    Richard Doyle
    Richard Doyle
    • The Mayor
    • (voice)
    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Alfred Pennyworth
    • (voice)
    Danny Jacobs
    Danny Jacobs
    • Merkel
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Jay Oliva
    • Writers
      • Bob Goodman
      • Frank Miller
      • Klaus Janson
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Throughout the entirety of the film, Superman is never directly addressed as such. When other characters speak with him or refer to him, they either use "Clark," pronouns such as "him," or other terms often used to describe Superman's public image.
    • Goofs
      The automated missiles set to target Superman during the final confrontation have a misspelled readout, "X-RAY DECTECTED."
    • Quotes
      • Batman: I didn't have to go easy on you. A different binding agent, a stronger mix... I want you to remember that. I wanted to remind you to stay out of my way. In all the years to come, in your most private moments, I want you to remember the one man who beat you!
    • Alternate versions
      A version was released on October 8, 2013 entitled 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Deluxe Edition'. This version combines both parts into a single 148 minute movie. however it cuts out the newscast part from the opening scene of Part 2.
    • Connections
      Featured in Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide (2013)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 29, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
    • Production companies
      • Warner Premiere
      • DC Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Animation
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 16m(76 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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