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Batman Beyond: The Movie

Batman Beyond: The Movie

Animation · Action · Science Fiction · 1999

Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.

Movie details

Batman Beyond: The Movie

“A new hero, for a new era.”

1999 Animation · Action · Science Fiction 41m

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TMDB

7.2 / 10

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Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Curt Geda

Written by

Alan Burnett · Stan Berkowitz · Paul Dini

Will Friedle

Will Friedle

Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice)

Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy

Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)

Michael Ansara

Michael Ansara

Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze (voice)

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton

Dr. Stephanie Lake (voice)

Sherman Howard

Sherman Howard

Derek Powers / Blight (voice)

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Mary McGinnis (voice)

Seth Green

Seth Green

Nelson Nash (voice)

Court is in session

Put Batman Beyond: The Movie 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.