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The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

Action · Animation · TV Movie · 1997

As the Joker visits Metropolis with a plan to kill Superman for Lex Luthor, Batman pursues the clown to Superman's turf.

Movie details

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

“Cleaning up the planet one villain at a time.”

1997 Action · Animation · TV Movie 1h 4m

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7.4 / 10

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As the Joker visits Metropolis with a plan to kill Superman for Lex Luthor, Batman pursues the clown to Superman's turf.

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Directed by

Toshihiko Masuda

Written by

Stan Berkowitz · Paul Dini · Alan Burnett · Rich Fogel

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Superman / Clark Kent (voice)

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Lois Lane (voice)

Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Lex Luthor (voice)

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

The Joker (voice)

Arleen Sorkin

Arleen Sorkin

Harley Quinn (voice)

Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein

Mercy Graves (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.