Batman & Robin (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Batman & Robin is a 1997 action sci-fi film directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney. It brings to the screen characters from Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 2 (2025 Edition) by Bill Finger and Donald Clough Cameron. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $238.3 million worldwide on a $125 million budget. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $125M
- Based on
- Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 2 (2025 Edition) by Bill Finger and Donald Clough Cameron
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Batman & Robin About?
The premise of Batman & Robin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Batman and Robin confront a formidable threat as the villainous Mr. Freeze plots to freeze Gotham City, fueled by a tragic past. Simultaneously, Poison Ivy uses her botanical powers to unleash chaos and destruction. The Dynamic Duo must team up to stop them, and they find an unexpected ally in Batgirl, who brings her own skills and determination to the fight for Gotham's safety.
Batman & Robin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- batman character
- bruce wayne character
- superhero action
- supervillainess
- batgirl character
- gotham city
- psychotronic film
- heroine
- candy cinema
- unintentional humor
- unintentionally funny
- two man army
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- heavy breathing
- superheroine
- pun
- ice
- character name in title
- repeat sequel
- mr. freeze character
- alfred pennyworth character
- barbara gordon character
- dick grayson character
- james gordon character
- poison ivy character
- wayne manor
- secret identity
- philanthropist
- uncle niece relationship
- playboy
- millionaire
- secret revealed
- set up for unmade sequel
- man wears eyeglasses
- evil woman
- legion of doom
- scene of the crime
- animal in title
- gender in title
- male protagonist
- super villain
- slimehouse
- sexy villainess
- part of tetralogy
- reference to superman
- supervillain origin
- three word title
- hero sidekick relationship
- alter ego
- hero villain relationship
- heroism
Where to Watch Batman & Robin
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Batman & Robin Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with George Clooney. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
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Director Joel Schumacher
Batman & Robin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Batman & Robin 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
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IMDb 3.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 16%
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 3.0
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TMDB 44% User score
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Batman & Robin Plot Summary
What happens in Batman & Robin 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
In Gotham City, the iconic duo, Batman and Robin (Chris O’Donnell), are on a mission to thwart the villainous plans of Mr. Freeze, who aims to seize a stash of diamonds. In a thrilling confrontation, Mr. Freeze manages to freeze Robin, leaving Batman with a mere 11 minutes to rescue his sidekick. As they delve deeper, they uncover Mr. Freeze’s past—he was once the esteemed scientist Victor Fries. Following a tragic accident in his cryogenics lab, Victor became reliant on a diamond-powered subzero suit to sustain himself, all in a desperate search for a cure for his beloved wife, Nora, who is afflicted by the terminal MacGregor’s Syndrome.
Full summary
The whole story of Batman & Robin, scene by scene
Batman & Robin Box Office & Budget
Batman & Robin grossed $238.3 million worldwide on a $125 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $107.4 million came from the US and Canada and $130.9 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$238.3M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $107.4M
- International
- $130.9M
- Budget
- $125M
Batman & Robin Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Trailer Trailer 3
- Clip Poison Ivy Introduces Herself
- Clip Grab The Gem, Kill the Heroes
How Well Do You Know Batman & Robin?
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 plays the role of Batman in the movie?
Cars in Batman & Robin
19 cars on screen, including the Batmobile and the Mr. Freeze Mobile.
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Mr. Freeze Mobile Main role -
Daimler Ferret Scout Car MkII Important role -
Honda Batblade Important role
Batman & Robin Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Batman and Robin” and “Batman 4”.
- Also known as
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- Batman and Robin
- Batman 4
- Batman und Robin
- 배트맨과 로빈
- באטמן & רובין
- バットマン＆ロビン／Mr.フリーズの逆襲：1997
- Người Dơi 4
- Batman y Robin
- Batman 4: Batman & Robin
- 蝙蝠侠4：蝙蝠侠与罗宾
- Batman ve Robin
- Бэтмен и Робин
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- Batman i Robin
- Batman és Robin
- Батман и Робин
- 蝙蝠侠与罗宾
- Batman a Robin
- Бетмен и Робин
- באטמן ורובין
- Μπάτμαν & Ρόμπιν
- バットマン＆ロビン／Mr.フリーズの逆襲
- Batman și Robin
- 배트맨 앤 로빈
- Batman et Robin
- Бетмен і Робін
- 蝙蝠俠與羅賓
- 蝙蝠俠4：急凍人
- Betmen va Robin
- แบทแมน & โรบิน
- Người Dơi và Robin
- Betmenas ir Robinas
- بتمن و رابین
- Batman in Robin
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Movies Like Batman & Robin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Batman and Robin, Batman Forever and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero.
Batman & Robin FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Batman & Robin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Batman & Robin?
Batman & Robin runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Batman & Robin released?
Batman & Robin was released on June 20, 1997.
Who directed Batman & Robin?
Batman & Robin was directed by Joel Schumacher.
More films by Joel Schumacher Who is in the cast of Batman & Robin?
Batman & Robin stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney.
Where can I watch Batman & Robin?
In the US, Batman & Robin is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Batman & Robin make at the box office?
Batman & Robin grossed $238.3 million worldwide ($107.4 million domestic, $130.9 million international) on a budget of $125 million.
How is Batman & Robin rated?
Batman & Robin has 3.8/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 29 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.
Does Batman & Robin have a post-credit scene?
No. Batman & Robin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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