Batman: The Killing Joke
2016, English. Directed by Sam Liu.
The madness begins.
As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 2,001 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Batman: The Killing Joke
Batman: The Killing Joke isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sam LiuDirector
- Kevin ConroyBatman (voice)
- Mark HamillThe Joker (voice)
- Tara StrongBarbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)
- Ray WiseCommissioner Gordon (voice)
- John DiMaggioFrancesco (voice)
- Robin Atkin DownesDetective Bullock (voice)
- Brian GeorgeAlfred (voice)
- JP KarliakReese (voice)
- Andrew KishinoMurray (voice)
- Nolan NorthMitch (voice)
- Maury SterlingParis (voice)
- Fred TatascioreCarny Owner (voice)
Details
- Released
- 24 July 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Azzarello
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $3.8M
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What Batman: The Killing Joke is based on
Batman: The Killing Joke is based on Batman: The Killing Joke, a 1988 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Batman, a comics character by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
Graphic novel · 1988
Batman: The Killing Joke
By Alan Moore
Comics character
Batman
By Bob Kane and Bill Finger
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Batman: The Killing Joke: quick answers
Is Batman: The Killing Joke worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 2,001 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Batman: The Killing Joke have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Batman: The Killing Joke has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Batman: The Killing Joke parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Batman: The Killing Joke is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Batman: The Killing Joke on?
Batman: The Killing Joke isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Batman: The Killing Joke?
If you liked Batman: The Killing Joke, try Batman: Gotham Knight, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition.
Who directed Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) was directed by Sam Liu and stars Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong.
What is Batman: The Killing Joke based on?
Batman: The Killing Joke is based on Batman: The Killing Joke, a 1988 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Batman, a comics character by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.