Movie

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

“From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption.”

★ 8.1(161)20132h 28m

Animation Action Mystery Science Fiction

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Jay Oliva
Release date: 2013-10-08
Runtime: 2h 28m
Language: English
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Animation

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns — trailer

About Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a 2013 movie in the Animation, Action and Mystery genres, directed by Jay Oliva, starring Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 161 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Cast

Peter Weller

Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)

Ariel Winter

Carrie Kelley / Robin (voice)

David Selby

Commissioner James Gordon (voice)

Wade Williams

Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)

Michael Emerson

Joker (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)

Maria Canals-Barrera

Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)

Paget Brewster

Lana Lang (voice)

Richard Doyle

The Mayor (voice)

Michael Jackson

Alfred Pennyworth (voice)

Yuri Lowenthal

The Son of Batman / Rookie Police Officer (voice)

Michael McKean

Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on Netflix?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns stars Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams and Michael Emerson.

When did Batman: The Dark Knight Returns come out?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a 2013 movie directed by Jay Oliva.

What genre is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is Animation, Action, Mystery and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?+

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was directed by Jay Oliva.