Movie

Batman

“Justice is always darkest before the dawn.”

★ 7.2(8,582)19892h 6m

Batman is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Tim Burton
Release date: 1989-06-21
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: English
Box office: $411,348,924
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Part of: Batman Collection

Batman — trailer

About Batman

Batman is a 1989 movie in the Fantasy, Action and Crime genres, directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 8,582 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Batman in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

Cast

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne / Batman

Jack Nicholson

Jack Napier / The Joker

Kim Basinger

Vicki Vale

Robert Wuhl

Alexander Knox

Pat Hingle

Commissioner James Gordon

Billy Dee Williams

Harvey Dent

Michael Gough

Alfred Pennyworth

Jack Palance

Grissom

Jerry Hall

Alicia

Tracey Walter

Bob the Goon

Lee Wallace

Mayor

William Hootkins

Eckhardt

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Batman in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Batman on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Batman on Netflix?+

Batman is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Batman?+

Batman has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in Batman?+

Batman stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl and Pat Hingle.

When did Batman come out?+

Batman is a 1989 movie directed by Tim Burton.

What genre is Batman?+

Batman is Fantasy, Action and Crime film.

Who directed Batman?+

Batman was directed by Tim Burton.