Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm

Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)

  • 87% of critics liked it
    (23 reviews)

  • 75% of users liked it
    (65,822 ratings)

This stylish animated adventure is based on the '90s animated television series, which in turn is based on the original comics and Tim Burton's live action "Batman" films. Unlike the campy 1960s version of Batman, this version is half-mad from the superhero's obsession with justice. It is only his… More

PG, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Eric Radomski, Bruce W. Timm
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Dec 24, 1993 Wide
On DVD
Dec 21, 1999

Critic Reviews

  • Leonard Klady, Variety

    While the script and pedigree of actors are commendable, the craft level is too close to the small-screen offering to get audiences into theaters.

  • Stephen Holden, New York Times

    The actor's voices may suit animated television characters, but on a large screen Kevin Conroy's Batman, Mark Hamill's Joker, and Dana Delany's Andrea sound flat and one-dimensional.

  • Richard Harrington, Washington Post

    Closer to radio drama than kiddie fare, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is the strangest PG film of the year.

  • Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

    Tamer than live-action, but still moody, violent.

  • Daniel Etherington, Film4

    Quintessential Batman and a quality cartoon.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeff "


    As far as animated films are concerned, Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm is a film that has really stood out for me. I remember watching this one several times as a kid, and man did I enjoy it. As far as animated films are concerned, this is a classic film, and one of the best animated… More

  • Tsubaki S


    So far the best Batman movie, the only time they gave him an good love interest of a character, something the live action movies have never done right.

  • Manu G


    The Dark Knight fights to save Gotham city from its deadliest enemy. Good movie. It was entertaining and fun. Loved it! Batman, the costumed crime-fighter who prowls the night skies in Gotham City, soon finds there's another vigilante in town knocking off prominent mob… More

  • Ken S


    Way better than anything in the Burton/Schumacher series

  • Eric A


    Not a big release, but a great cartoon from the animated series. Watched it as a kid and i'll never forget it.

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