Batman: The Killing Joke 2016
“The madness begins.”
What is Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Animation, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 24, 2016
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Animation, DC
- Genres
- Animation, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Batman: The Killing Joke is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Animation, Crime, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Batman chases Joker while the Clown Prince threatens the Gordon family in a dark showdown.”
- Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise iconic voice roles
- Directed by Sam Liu with a faithful adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel
- Stylish animation blends action and drama
- The adaptation condenses a complex graphic novel
- Some viewers may find the brief runtime limits character development
Watch it if you enjoy animated takes on classic Batman stories and deep Joker origins.
The film features dark, violent themes and is intended for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
Sam Liu directed Batman: The Killing Joke.
Who voices Batman?
Kevin Conroy provides the voice of Batman.
Is the film based on a comic?
It is based on Alan Moore's graphic novel The Killing Joke.
What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on July 25, 2016.