Screenplay: Bob Kane

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Bob Kane. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


The Dark Knight

2008 · Movie · 152 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Nolan

Cast Christian Bale · Heath Ledger · Aaron Eckhart · Michael Caine

Synopsis The Dark Knight (2008) follows Batman, portrayed by Christian Bale, as he intensifies his crusade against crime. Collaborating with Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman aims to eradicate the last of Gotham's criminal...

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8.1

151K votes

8.1

151K votes

The Penguin

2024 · Series · 58 min. · United States

Direction Lauren LeFranc · Craig Zobel · Helen Shaver · Kevin Bray

Cast Colin Farrell · Cristin Milioti · Rhenzy Feliz · Theo Rossi

Synopsis The Penguin (2024) is an upcoming TV miniseries set to premiere in 2024, consisting of 1 season and 8 episodes. The show revolves around the character of Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin, who was introduced in the 2022...

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7.5

8K votes

7.5

8K votes

The Dark Knight Rises

2012 · Movie · 164 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Nolan

Cast Christian Bale · Anne Hathaway · Tom Hardy · Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Synopsis The Dark Knight Rises (2012) is set eight years after the events that transpired in the previous installment. Gotham City faces a new threat with the arrival of the formidable terrorist leader Bane. Bane's presence pushes the city and its...

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7.5

97K votes

7.5

97K votes

Batman Begins

2005 · Movie · 140 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Nolan

Cast Christian Bale · Liam Neeson · Katie Holmes · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis Batman Begins (2005) delves into the formative years of the Batman mythos and the Dark Knight's ascent as a beacon of justice in Gotham City. Following the tragic loss of his parents, the disenchanted heir to the Wayne fortune, Bruce...

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7.4

107K votes

7.4

107K votes

Direction Jay Oliva

Synopsis Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013) picks up where the first part left off, with the Caped Crusader back in Gotham City after a decade-long hiatus. He has been battling a new threat known as the Mutants and...

7.3

8K votes

7.3

8K votes

Direction Jay Oliva

Synopsis Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) explores a Gotham City that has been without its Dark Knight for a decade. The absence of Batman has allowed a fresh wave of criminals to terrorize the city, compelling the fifty-year-old...

7.0

6K votes

7.0

6K votes

The Batman

2022 · Movie · 175 min. · United States

Direction Matt Reeves

Cast Robert Pattinson · Zöe Kravitz · Jeffrey Wright · John Turturro

Synopsis The Batman (2022) delves into the Dark Knight's second year of crime-fighting, as he navigates the deep-seated corruption that grips Gotham City. This gripping tale sees the Caped Crusader uncovering potential links between the city's decay and his own family's...

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6.9

33K votes

6.9

33K votes

Batman

1989 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Michael Keaton · Jack Nicholson · Kim Basinger · Robert Wuhl

Synopsis Batman (1989) unfolds in the grimy, crime-ridden metropolis of Gotham City, where the notorious crime lord Carl Grissom (portrayed by the charismatic Jack Palance) rules with an iron fist, and the city is plagued by the psychotic and violent Joker....

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6.8

110K votes

6.8

110K votes

Direction Dan Riba · Butch Lukic · Joaquim Dos Santos

Synopsis Justice League Unlimited (TV Series) (2004) consists of 39 episodes, each approximately 22 minutes long. The show serves as a sequel to its predecessors, picking up shortly after the conclusion of the previous series. Often regarded as an extension of...

6.8

370 votes

6.8

370 votes

Direction Brandon Vietti

Synopsis Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) presents a thrilling narrative where the Dark Knight encounters an unprecedented test. A shadowy figure known as the Red Hood ignites chaos in Gotham City, blending the roles of a vigilante and a crime...

6.8

5K votes

6.8

5K votes

Batman: Year One

2011 · Movie · 64 min. · United States

Direction Lauren Montgomery · Sam Liu

Synopsis Batman: Year One (2011) follows the journey of two individuals who arrive in Gotham City with distinct purposes. Bruce Wayne returns home after extensive travels, driven by a deep-seated desire for justice. Meanwhile, Jim Gordon, an upright cop, seeks refuge...

6.7

3K votes

6.7

3K votes

Direction Bruce W. Timm · Eric Radomski · Kevin Altieri · Boyd Kirkland

Synopsis Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series) (1992) aired from 1992 to 1995, spanning 4 seasons and 85 episodes. It stands as the most acclaimed of the "Dark Deco" animated series from the 1990s. The show chronicles the exploits of Gotham...

6.6

19K votes

6.6

19K votes

Direction Eric Radomski · Bruce W. Timm

Synopsis Batman: The Animated Movie - Mask of the Phantasm (1993) follows the story of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy bachelor who returns to Gotham City after years away. During a visit to his parents' graves, he encounters Andrea Beaumont, with whom...

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6.6

5K votes

6.6

5K votes

Direction Matt Reeves

Cast Robert Pattinson · Barry Keoghan

Synopsis The Batman: Deleted Arkham Scene (S) (2022) features a cut sequence where the Caped Crusader seeks insights from an inmate at Arkham Asylum to better understand the motivations behind The Riddler's recent wave of criminal activities. This brief but intriguing...

6.5

989 votes

6.5

989 votes

Gotham (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Bruno Heller · Danny Cannon · T.J. Scott · Eagle Egilsson

Cast Ben McKenzie · Donal Logue · David Mazouz · Sean Pertwee

Synopsis Gotham (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping television series that spans 5 seasons and 100 episodes, delving into the intricate world of Gotham City before the emergence of its most iconic heroes and villains. The narrative revolves around the journey...

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6.5

9K votes

6.5

9K votes

Direction Sefton Hill

Synopsis Batman Arkham Knight: Father to Son (S) (2015) presents the thrilling conclusion to the Arkham series, where Batman confronts his most formidable challenge yet to safeguard Gotham City. The chilling Scarecrow rallies a formidable lineup of supervillains, including Penguin, Two-Face,...

6.4

55 votes

6.4

55 votes

Direction Jay Oliva · Ethan Spaulding

Synopsis Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014) follows a thrilling narrative where the government assembles a team of notorious supervillains, known as the Suicide Squad, to infiltrate Arkham Asylum. Their mission is to retrieve highly classified information stolen by the Riddler. As...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Direction Dan Riba · Butch Lukic · Joaquim Dos Santos

Synopsis Justice League (TV Series) (2001) follows the epic battles against malevolent forces, chaos, and devastation. Even the most formidable guardians like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Hawkgirl, or the Martian Manhunter might struggle alone. However, when they...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Direction Bruce W. Timm · Christina Sotta · Chris Berkeley · Matt Peters

Cast Hamish Linklater · Christina Ricci · Jamie Chung · Diedrich Bader

Synopsis Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) unfolds in the grimy, crime-ridden streets of Gotham City, where corruption is rampant and fear grips the hearts of law-abiding residents. Following a tragic event, the affluent Bruce Wayne transforms into a symbol of justice and...

6.3

792 votes

6.3

792 votes