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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993
Drama
Fantasy
1h 16m
Batman is wrongly implicated in a series of murders of mob bosses actually done by a new vigilante assassin. (imdb)
Directed by:
Eric Radomski Bruce Timm Bruce Timm
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Written by:
Bob Kane Bob Kane Alan Burnett Paul Dini
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Starring:
Stacy Keach Stacy Keach Hart Bochner Hart Bochner Mark Hamill Mark Hamill Robert Costanzo Robert Costanzo Abe Vigoda Abe Vigoda Dana Delany Dana Delany John P. Ryan Dick Miller Dick Miller Kevin Conroy Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Bob Hastings Jane Downs
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Franchise:
Batman
Genres:
Drama, Fantasy, Action, Animation
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Spanish, Italian
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993
Drama
Fantasy
1h 16m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 31 May 2016
95
91st
Perhaps the single best encapsulation of Batman in movie form. Engaging, dark, mysterious, exciting, and tragic - just as any good Batman story should be.
Rated 31 May 2016
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
Before Batman Begins, this was arguably the truest Batman film. With a smart plot and the popular animation of the 90's series, Mask of the Phantasm was a surprisingly complex cartoon. With a detailed view at Batman's origin, this film was bold and interesting for any fan of the Dark Knight. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 24 Dec 2020
77
48th
While Batman feature films generally always have a major romantic subplot it is unusual to see one in animation so that's nicely unexpected (& although the Vanessa Williams-esque ballad played over the credits is appropriately 90s, it feels out of place). There's also an always fun Joker, a very well done twist & having Bats become a pseudo King Kong is fresh. Not explaining what happened to the Joker is also unusually "mature" but I still would never rank this as anything more than okay.
Rated 24 Dec 2020
filliganFilligan
Rated 19 Jan 2007
96
94th
Truly a Batman-lover's dream: sophistication, drama, comedy, action; this film refuses to shy away from being mature despite its being a cartoon. Plus the Joker was in it, and a Batman movie isn't complete without him.
Rated 19 Jan 2007
ronin167Ronin167
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
94th
Despite being a little short, I still think that this is the best Batman film ever made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
81st
Better than the vast majority of the live actions.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gogokaingogokain
Rated 27 Dec 2007
95
98th
Still the best Batman movie.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
97th
Easily the best Batman movie. The gang from the genius television series teams up to make this classic noir that weaves an intricate story in the unpredictable setting of Gotham City.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 16 Apr 2012
54
26th
Although I've always adored the animated series, I found this film to lack a lot of its visual spectacle and dynamic style. It feels quite distant from the Fleischer Superman shorts that inspired the series. Without the series' time constraints, the film had a lot of pacing problems as well. All in all, this feels more like a relatively weak episode of the animated series than an actual film.
Rated 16 Apr 2012
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
93rd
Brilliant. They created an original Batman story that's also one of the most compelling. The mystery is developed nicely and the style is spot on.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
joojooJooJoo
Rated 11 Oct 2009
3
31st
Kid stuff.
Rated 11 Oct 2009
heandhishairheandhishair
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
42nd
An animated Batman flick just as good as any of the live action films.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 01 Apr 2007
50
33rd
People keep jumping up and down about the "animated series". I'm not too impressed
Rated 01 Apr 2007
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 17 Jun 2009
72
62nd
For a while there this held the prestigious title of Best Bat-Film. To be fair, Schumacher wasn't doing much to give it a run for its money, though Burton's second effort comes close. Of course in came Nolan to blow this away, but this is still a damn fine watch, with a great script and terrific voice acting. As good as the Nolan films are, Dini and Timm's Batman is still the definitive version to me. While their show is better than this movie (if slightly), the film is much darker. Fun stuff.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
lookinglandLookingLand
Rated 17 Nov 2007
60
69th
this kept me guessing ~ well crafted and fun to watch!
Rated 17 Nov 2007
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 22 Sep 2019
80
78th
Top badass moment? Proof that great films for adults can also be cartoons. So here we see Batman showing the Saudis how to deal with annoying drones, by catching them in his cloak. And rich totty Andrea Beaumont joins the dozens of other people who’ve worked out who he really is. (She looks great in the black one-piece too.) And talking of secret identities, I’m pretty sure the Joker is actually a grown-up Eric Cartman. 4 decapitations (of giant animatronic dudes), no cats or chainsaws.
Rated 22 Sep 2019
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
83
79th
Now that the show was not on TV, the creators were able to explore more mature territory: have the Joker murder for gain; insinuate sex for Wayne; and play with the great late Batman theme of justifiable violence. Better than half the live-action film adaptations of the character, and always worthwhile. Hamill as The Joker is second only to the great Ledger, who probably learned much from this iteration.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
baggerBagger
Rated 03 Oct 2012
80
84th
To be honest, the choral arrangement of the TV series theme is almost worth the price of admission alone. And speaking of admission, with a bit of a higher budget this might have warranted a full theatrical run, thats how good it is. My only real complaint is that a pretty interesting plot gets hijacked a bit too much by the Joker in the third act, and the ending suffers accordingly. But hell, it's Mark Hamills Joker so I'll give it a pass.
Rated 03 Oct 2012
ktappektappe
Rated 12 Mar 2008
45
20th
I really wanted to and expected to like this. But when I predicted the ending only 10 minutes in, that really ruined it. I also found it to violate the well-established backstory of the Batman character in several ways. Basically consider this a kid's film; few over driving age will like it much.
Rated 12 Mar 2008
crapface108Crapface108
Rated 13 May 2011
95
87th
If you're film gets better and better as it goes on you've done something right.
Rated 13 May 2011
pompousasspompousass
Rated 14 Aug 2009
20
44th
Seventy-some-minute cartoon. The square-jawed, trapezoid-torsoed hero is more credible, certainly, than Michael Keaton, and the graphic style throughout is convincingly comic-bookish. But the animation is not really all that animated, and the story is slowed by flashbacks and romance.
Rated 14 Aug 2009
xacviantxacviant
Rated 30 Jun 2013
76
40th
From the makers of the excellent animated series comes what is, essentially, a feature-length episode, which means the writing and voice acting are strong, but the production is TV-quality at best. The story involves a mysterious Grim Reaperish figure who is murdering Gotham's crime lords, and a lost love of Bruce Wayne's who re-enters his life. Kevin Conroy's Batman and Mark Hamill's Joker are as excellent as ever, and Dana Delany, as the tragic Andrea, adds pathos to the downbeat story.
Rated 30 Jun 2013
macswellMacSwell
Rated 14 Jun 2017
45
18th
This 75-minute effort has drawn much praise from Caped Crusader fans but there's very little that sets it aside from any standard episode of the animated series. There are a couple of decent action sequences and Hamill's voice-work is as strong as ever, but it's completely predictable, features too many uninteresting flashbacks and, quite irksomely, never discloses the villain's fate at the end.
Rated 14 Jun 2017
biffjusticeBiffJustice
Rated 08 Sep 2007
93
93rd
This criminally underseen film is easily the best Batman film made to date, and I would dare to say the best superhero film period made to date. It manages to keep up suspense, drama, action, and top-notch direction and performances throughout its entire running time, which granted is short, but that works in its favor.
Rated 08 Sep 2007
damildamil
Rated 16 Oct 2013
70
67th
The film-noir style is so cool, and the use of light and shadows in the animation is great. It looks even better in this feature-length version, which was just as good, if not better than any episode. The story was really solid, and had some nice little twists. It was also surprisingly adult in its themes and ideas. It works both as a companion piece to the series, and also just as a good Batman movie.
Rated 16 Oct 2013
ajrafflesAJ_Raffles
Rated 15 Sep 2014
50
12th
Not great but it's TAS and so see it if you are a fan.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 05 Feb 2017
60
60th
Solid noir film.
Rated 05 Feb 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 17 Aug 2021
88
79th
A very fine entry into the BATMAN canon picks up where the animated series left off, feeling one with the series while also adapting itself readily to the big screen. The evocation of a sinister, expressionistic vision of Gotham is the star here; while the plotting is perhaps too reminiscent of BATMAN RETURNS at times, this is a more mature and thoughtful riff on similar themes. Impeccable voice cast with Conway a solid Wayne and Hamill (of course) stealing the show from all around him.
Rated 17 Aug 2021
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 20 Jan 2013
76
81st
The most mature Batman story told in animation.
Rated 20 Jan 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 08 Sep 2015
74
40th
The plot is rather enjoyable in its own slightly silly but dead serious sort of way, but otherwise there's not much here. The character relationships are too underdeveloped to carry their emotional weight and the animation is passable but no more.
Rated 08 Sep 2015
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 13 Feb 2009
3
74th
Better than Dark Knight.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
cilogyCilogy
Rated 06 Jul 2010
80
53rd
The best animated movie I've seen, and arguably better than most Batman movies. Its childish in its intended appeal, yet adult in its effect. You ordered mac & cheese off the kids menu and its surprisingly filling.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
obdurateObdurate
Rated 31 May 2009
95
97th
The third best Batman movie. The Joker was great, the animation is solid but not amazing (though the atmosphere of Gotham is right on), the script is great. There were a few awkward moments in the voice acting but generally everyone was really good.
Rated 31 May 2009
ivytivyt
Rated 12 Apr 2009
70
71st
Very good cartoon version of Batman, I would gladly watch this over the shitty Tim Burton version. Good story, multiple villains, and it keeps you guessing. WOW!
Rated 12 Apr 2009
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 14 Oct 2013
75
54th
It races to the finish a bit. With a little extra time, this could have been a classic. As it is, it's very good. It's dark and unforgiving. It doesn't shy away from the unsettling to be palatable for the young (though, young fans of Batman were probably simultaneously awed and horrified).
Rated 14 Oct 2013
murravenerMurravener
Rated 02 Mar 2007
69
19th
An actual entertaining and fun Batman cartoon movie. AN interesting plot puts Batman in the seat of the accused and he must prove his innocence.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 15 Oct 2015
42
69th
Another very good Batman cartoon, although this one is definitely intended for children. I was impressed and surprised by the depth of the writing. Sure, the plot was pretty obvious from the start, but the writers deserve praise for successfully mining some actual themes and catharsis.
Rated 15 Oct 2015
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 05 Jun 2021
98
96th
Probably the best Batman film to date.
Rated 05 Jun 2021
htimanhtiman
Rated 17 Jul 2012
90
98th
A great movie based off the excellent TV series. Mark Hamil is the definative Joker in my opinion (even if its just his voice), and Kevin Conroy is an amazing Batman. When i think of batman and robin, I think of the the animated series versions, and they do a great job in this movie about revenge and how far someone should go to put an end to evil.
Rated 17 Jul 2012
vaudevillianVaudevillian
Rated 15 May 2020
100
93rd
The best animated superhero film.
Rated 15 May 2020
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 28 Jan 2015
8
76th
Mask of the Phantasm is a fitting continuation of the much loved 1990's animated series. Many disregard this is as a legitimate Batman feature film, but this highly ranks alongside the live action features and this is a worthy Batman film in its own right. The 1940's noir style animation is stunning, the voice work is perfection and the score is incredible. But integrally it's pleasing and clear to see that the creators have an understanding and love for the Batman universe and source material.
Rated 28 Jan 2015
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 12 Jan 2020
50
10th
Alfred Pennyworth: "My... God!"
Rated 12 Jan 2020
jols93Jols93
Rated 15 Nov 2021
74
65th
The best of the BTAS movies. It takes the dark tone of batman and steps it up a notch by having complex original story based around what if there was a Batman type vigilant who played judge, jury, and executioner on the major criminals that terrorized Gotham City. The story pays off wonderfully especially for those who have seen BTAS. The animation is great and the musical score is pretty solid. If you had to pick one of the three BTAS movies to watch this is the one I'd recommend.
Rated 15 Nov 2021
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 23 Jun 2013
90
81st
The first animated Batman film, and a spin-off of Batman: The Animated Series. This ranks up there with the best live action Batman movies, and takes its viewers just as seriously. It has a great story and perfect performances by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and the Joker, respectively.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
hankhank
Rated 31 Mar 2011
77
55th
Really good for a cartoon. The voice acting is pretty awful though. I love the plot. Also, what is up with that terrible song with the saxophone at the end - GOSH!
Rated 31 Mar 2011
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
96
91st
Rules
Rated 16 Jun 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 11 Mar 2010
88
95th
I would only rank it so high because of how good the Batman Animated Series was. Ultimately, this movie is just an extended episode. Nothing too special besides providing some interesting flashbacks to Bruce Wayne's life "pre-Batman."
Rated 11 Mar 2010
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 02 Apr 2016
58
19th
Woulda been a 65ish if they cut it to a 2 part episode. Like how the phantasm was like a darker batman and they thought it was him so sent joker after it. Woulda preferred not linking joker back to the gangster. I like his mystery but it's okay. Liked showing Bruce's past romance and how she was the villain after her father's gang that fucked her life/dad up. Like how she's what batman is afraid of becoming so she has to leave him and hide. That villain, maybe including her could fit new DCU
Rated 02 Apr 2016
madmanMadMan
Rated 24 Sep 2020
93
79th
One of the best superhero movies ever made? Probably.
Rated 24 Sep 2020
tonykbTonyKB
Rated 23 Sep 2014
50
24th
Ikke helt min greie
Rated 23 Sep 2014
onion_soupOnion Soup
Rated 13 Mar 2021
100
90th
Batman, more like bestman
Rated 13 Mar 2021
glm01glm01
Rated 26 Aug 2013
79
61st
78.500
Rated 26 Aug 2013
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 20 Apr 2007
76
75th
Honestly, next to Batman Begins, this was probably the best Batman movie. I loved the cartoon, and this movie does it full justice in terms of the animation, the style, and the surprisingly serious themes.
Rated 20 Apr 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 27 Dec 2016
85
87th
Kevin Conroy is my Batman. No one else is better at being both Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Rated 27 Dec 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 10 Jun 2008
5
57th
A cool Batman mystery / origin story set in The Animated Series universe. The noirish art deco style is timeless and entertaining and the way the mystery unfolds is entertaining clockwork. I was honestly pretty surprised by the final reveal. The whole thing has a gloomy tone that I applaud them for.
Rated 10 Jun 2008
troothTrooth
Rated 18 Mar 2012
71
58th
Plays mostly like a really good, really long episode of the TV show. I was kind of expecting the animation quality to be bumped up a little or something, but it really is indistinguishable from the show on most accounts. The only real difference is that there's a little blood. Still, it's a must-see if you're a fan of the animated series.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
frederFreder
Rated 30 Jun 2007
90
86th
The best Batman movie ever. Yep, even better than BATMAN BEGINS.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 30 Sep 2008
80
84th
I love this look batman. well worth it
Rated 30 Sep 2008
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 14 Nov 2011
72
71st
The animation has held up pretty well with age and the voice acting is spot-on, particuarly the excellent Joker. While I'm not quite in the "best Batman film ever made" camp (I'd probably still give Burton's two outings the edge over this) and I found the plot a tad too predictable, there is still plenty to enjoy in this dark, entertaining Batman thriller. Well worth hunting out.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
wicklebeeWicklebee
Rated 11 Jul 2015
16
10th
I was disappointed with the twists and the ending.
Rated 11 Jul 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 19 Jan 2019
60
50th
Enjoyable. But I wish The Joker weren't in it.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
blacklanternblacklantern
Rated 23 Jul 2009
66
61st
One of the best superhero movies ever made. The voices are wonderful and the story is also quite excellent.
Rated 23 Jul 2009
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
59th
The best non-Burton Batman.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 03 Jul 2020
70
66th
Mark Hamill's Joker is great and everything else works, but it falls a little short because it feels like just an extended episode of the show.
Rated 03 Jul 2020
lokiLoki
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
Very good for fans of the cartoon. Great story and animation.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jebJeb
Rated 26 Jul 2008
80
64th
Does the cartoon justice with great animation and a nice plot!
Rated 26 Jul 2008
grogroGrogro
Rated 02 Jul 2015
93
88th
Don't get me wrong, Mask of the Phantasm, being the cartoon serial turned to film that it is, doesn't quite belong on top of my chart. It's rather a tribute to the serie itself, which I consider an absolute masterpiece. The gritty, dense film noir atmosphere of the show, its unique "art deco-punk" universe, the freaking orchestral soundtrack, tear-jerking villain backstories and so on, simply make the Batman animated series the best kid's show I've ever watched.
Rated 02 Jul 2015
georgebusterGeorgeBuster
Rated 29 Jun 2010
87
50th
I thought the movie was far better than any Batman movie (not made by Christopher Nolan). I enjoyed the film more due to the fact that I never felt that the film was targeted at a younger audience. I also enjoyed this movies version of the joker ALOT. Possibly more than I did Heath Ledger's Joker, simply because this Joker had his own sense of humour and in the comics his madness came from his bad taste in humour and not only his lust for chaos.
Rated 29 Jun 2010
ericamblerericambler
Rated 05 Feb 2017
82
82nd
BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM embraces its neo-noir roots in focusing on Bruce Wayne's doomed relationship with an old flame. The romance is treated with such depth and sensitivity, in fact, that it overshadows the mystery plot, which tends to rely on flashbacks and retcons of well-known origins. Even so, this is a BATMAN film that provides a more complete package--in tone, in character, in emotion--than most of its live-action contemporaries.
Rated 05 Feb 2017
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 25 Mar 2010
57
35th
Cartoon film noir set in the 1940s but filled with '90s sarcasm. Complicated storyline with a stylish dark look may be lost on the kiddies but adults will stay awake.
Rated 25 Mar 2010
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 28 Apr 2011
95
86th
Possibly the best Batman movie ever, shame it doesn't get mentioned more often because of it being animated. It never gets old.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
svnhfsvnhf
Rated 03 Feb 2014
79
71st
This might be my favorite animated superhero movie ever; Mask of Phantasm is well-written with a gripping story and the style of animation goes beautifully with the dark and bleak plot. I loved the inclusion of the Joker and well-placed flashbacks made you really connected to Bruce, and Andrea too. The voice acting was, as usual, spotless with Mark Hamill putting in, perhaps, the best Joker of his career. The ending was brilliant too, and fit so well within the Batman universe. Just awesome.
Rated 03 Feb 2014
tegotetabtegotetab
Rated 01 Dec 2009
95
96th
This is my favorite Batman film.
Rated 01 Dec 2009
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 31 Jul 2012
78
37th
Meh.
Rated 31 Jul 2012
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 01 Apr 2021
90
82nd
What adds a level of depth is the emotional connection to Bruce's past as this film begins to play out. Obviously the voice talent is top notch as usual for a Batman animated production. The middle act could have used a bit more quick paced story telling but overall a solid movie with a very well thought out premise.
Rated 01 Apr 2021
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 24 Aug 2012
80
49th
Dum-dum didday! Childhood classic.
Rated 24 Aug 2012
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 18 Apr 2018
82
62nd
It probably won't win over any new fans to the franchise. Mask of the Phantasm is dark, thrilling, beautifully animated and contains some of Mark Hamill's best Joker voice work.
Rated 18 Apr 2018
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 05 Jul 2016
75
77th
Let me just join the choir on this one: Definitely one of the very best Batman films out there.
Rated 05 Jul 2016
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 30 Jan 2007
80
76th
The poor animation hurts an otherwise great movie.
Rated 30 Jan 2007
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 17 Nov 2023
52
53rd
Don't hate me, but I have casually rewatched a handful of episodes of Batman TAS, and I don't love it. I loved it as a kid, which must be its demographic, but Nolan has spoiled this Batman fan. Mask of the Phantasm fits the bill. It has more emotional heft than TAS, but it still has some out of place moments, and a stiffness to the action.
Rated 17 Nov 2023
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 11 May 2015
7
49th
Is there really any surprise that arguably the best Batman film was a product of the masterpiece of an animated series? The animation and scope may not be what one would expect from a film that hit the silver screen (apparently everyone thought it was supposed to be direct-to-home release), but that doesn't stop this from being a poignant window into the Dark Knight's early days and lost love.
Rated 11 May 2015

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