Batman: The Movie (1966) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Batman: The Movie
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Released: 1966
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.

Rated PG • 1966 • 1h 45m

Directed by Leslie H. Martinson

6.4

1K+

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Adam West's campy Batman and Robin face four supervillains — the Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman — teaming up to take over the world, in the 1960s TV-series film.

Cast

Adam West

Burt Ward

Lee Meriwether

Cesar Romero

Burgess Meredith

Frank Gorshin

Alan Napier

Neil Hamilton

Stafford Repp

Madge Blake

Reginald Denny

Milton Frome

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Is Batman: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Adam West's campy Batman and Robin face four supervillains — the Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman — teaming up to take over the world, in the 1960s TV-series film. Read more — free account

Content severity in Batman: The Movie

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Batman: The Movie, moment by moment

0:44 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:55 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
1:21 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Batman: The Movie

Mild. Light romance and innuendo.

Violence and gore in Batman: The Movie

Mild. Campy 'POW!'-style fisticuffs and comic peril; entirely bloodless and tongue-in-cheek.

Language in Batman: The Movie

None of note.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Batman: The Movie

Mild. Some period drinking.

Mature themes in Batman: The Movie

Good versus comic-book villainy, played for deliberate camp. Wholesome, silly, and gentle.

Scary moments in Batman: The Movie

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Is Batman: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Batman: The Movie is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Adam West's campy Batman and Robin face four supervillains — the Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman — teaming up to take over the world, in the 1960s TV-series film.

What age rating does Batman: The Movie have?

Batman: The Movie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Batman: The Movie about?

Adam West's campy Batman and Robin face four supervillains — the Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman — teaming up to take over the world, in the 1960s TV-series film.

Is there sex or nudity in Batman: The Movie?

Mild. Light romance and innuendo.

How violent is Batman: The Movie?

Mild. Campy 'POW!'-style fisticuffs and comic peril; entirely bloodless and tongue-in-cheek.

Is the language in Batman: The Movie appropriate for kids?

None of note.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Batman: The Movie?

Mild. Some period drinking.

What mature themes appear in Batman: The Movie?

Good versus comic-book villainy, played for deliberate camp. Wholesome, silly, and gentle.

How long is Batman: The Movie?

Batman: The Movie runs 105 minutes, directed by Leslie H. Martinson, released in 1966.