Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a 1993 action adventure film directed by Boyd Kirkland and Bruce Timm, starring Stacy Keach, Dick Miller and Dana Delany. It is inspired by Batman: Year Two – Fear the Reaper by Mike W. Barr and Alan Davis. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 1994. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Directors
- Boyd Kirkland , Bruce Timm and Dan Riba
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Batman: Mask of the Phantasm About?
The premise of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While preparing to marry Andrea Beaumont, Bruce Wayne finds Gotham City terrorized by the mysterious Phantasm, who is systematically targeting the city's most dangerous criminals. As Batman investigates, he must confront not only the Phantasm's deadly actions but also his own complicated past with Andrea, forcing him to question his dual life and the possibility of a future beyond crime-fighting. The line between hero and vigilante blurs as he grapples with vengeance and the chance for happiness.
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Themes & Keywords
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- bruce wayne character
- based on tv series
- based on comic book
- dc animated universe
- neo noir
- shared universe
- joker character
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- superhero
- disappearance
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- phantasm
- based on cartoon
- orchestral music score
- based on comic
- violence
- 2d animation
- gotham city
- fictional city
- cityscape
- villain
- bat
- mafia
- city
- urban setting
- action violence
- action noir
- caped superhero
- murder
- gender in title
- assassin
- hero
- origin of hero
- clown
- cult film
- super villain
- evil clown
- mask
- character name in title
- batmobile
- view through binoculars
- bat signal
- alfred pennyworth character
- vigilante
- car crash
- aerial camera shot
- surrealism
- amusement park
- alter ego
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Cast
Stacy Keach leads the cast, with Dick Miller and Dana Delany. Directed by Boyd Kirkland, Bruce Timm and Dan Riba; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Boyd Kirkland
- Co-director Bruce Timm
- Co-director Dan Riba
- Co-director Eric Radomski
- Co-director Frank Paur
- Co-director Kevin Altieri
Also Starring in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Batman: Mask of the Phantasm 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 75% User score
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Plot Summary
What happens in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Bruce Wayne, yearning for a sense of direction, and Andrea Beaumont grapple with their personal struggles, they find a profound connection while visiting their family graves. Their bond strengthens, especially as Bruce starts to test his mettle as a crimefighter, even attempting to thwart a truck hijacking with a modest disguise. Unfortunately for him, the criminals remain unfazed, but Bruce persists, driven by the memory of his late parents. In a moment of hope, he proposes to Andrea, and although she giddily accepts, their joyous time together is abruptly shattered when she and her father, Carl Beaumont, leave Gotham, leaving Bruce heartbroken with a Dear John letter.
Full summary
The whole story of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, scene by scene
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Box Office
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $5.6 million came from the US and Canada and $227,935 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $5.6M
- International
- $227.9K
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Awards & Nominations
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm earned 2 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 1994. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Saturn Awards 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Toonami Long Promo
- Trailer 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer
- Clip Bruce Wayne Becomes Batman Clip
- Clip DC Super Scenes: Happy
How Well Do You Know Batman: Mask of the Phantasm?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who does Bruce Wayne initially turn to for solace amidst his grief?
Cars in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
2 cars on screen: the Indian Chief and the Batmobile.
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Batmobile Minor role
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Batman: La máscara del fantasma” and “Batman Dødsenglen”.
- Also known as
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- Batman: La máscara del fantasma
- Batman Dødsenglen
- Batman Mask of the Phantasm
- Batman: A Máscara do Fantasma
- Batman: The Animated Movie: Mask of the Phantasm
- バットマン/マスク・オブ・ファンタズム
- Batman Mamuaren mozorroa
- Maska Batmana
- Batman - A Máscara do Fantasma
- Batman und das Phantom
- Batman contre le Fantôme masqué
- Batman - La maschera del fantasma
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- Batman: Mamuaren mozorroa
- Batman: A rém álarca
- Batman: Dødsenglen
- באטמן: מסכת התעתועים
- Μπάτμαν: Η Μάσκα του Φαντάσματος
- Бэтмен: Маска фантазма
- Batman: Hayaletin Maskesi
- Batman a fantom
- 蝙蝠侠大战幻影人
- 배트맨: 유령의 마스크
- Batman: Maska Batmana
- Батман: Маска на призрак
- Batman : Le Masque du Phantasme
- Batman: Maska fantóma
- Бетмен: Маска Фантазму
- バットマン マスク・オブ・ファンタズム
- Batman möter mörkrets hämnare
- แบทแมน: ศึกมนุษย์หน้ากากมรณะ
- 蝙蝠俠：鬼影之戰
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Batman: Mask of the Phantasm?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm released?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released on December 25, 1993.
Who directed Batman: Mask of the Phantasm?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was directed by Boyd Kirkland, Bruce Timm and Dan Riba.
More films by Boyd Kirkland Who is in the cast of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm stars Stacy Keach, Dick Miller and Dana Delany, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Batman: Mask of the Phantasm make at the box office?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.6 million domestic, $227,935 international).
How is Batman: Mask of the Phantasm rated?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm nominated for any awards?
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Batman: Mask of the Phantasm have a post-credit scene?
No. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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