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Is Batman safe for children?

PG-13 Fantasy, Action, Crime Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Batman (1989) - Parental Guide This PG-13 action film features strong violence including gunfire, explosions, and intense fight scenes that may disturb younger children, though language and sexual content are minimal. The dark tone and scenes of murder may be too intense for children under 10, making it better suited for mature pre-teens and teenagers.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
1989
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Crime
Synopsis

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

Cast
Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Jack Napier / The Joker
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger
Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl
Robert Wuhl
Alexander Knox
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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