Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
Kernel Score: 83% · 691 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Mystery, Action, Crime
Released: 2021-06-21
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Following a brutal series of murders taking place on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Gotham City's young vigilante known as the Batman sets out to pursue the mysterious serial killer alongside police officer James Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One is a PG-13 animated superhero mystery centered on a series of holiday-themed murders that Batman investigates.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot follows a brutal serial killer committing murders on holidays, with the animated violence typical of PG-13 superhero films.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Chris Palmer
Cast
- Jensen Ackles as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent (voice)
- Naya Rivera as Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
- Billy Burke as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Jack Quaid as Alberto (voice)
- Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone (voice)
- Troy Baker as Joker (voice)
- Frances Callier as Nurse Tamara (voice)
- Greg Chun as Mickey Chen (voice)
- David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One FAQ
Is Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One good?
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 691 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One OK for kids?
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One is a PG-13 animated superhero mystery centered on a series of holiday-themed murders that Batman investigates.
What movies are like Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One?
If you liked Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, try Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1.