Batman: Year One (2011)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,033 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Animation, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2011-09-27
Runtime: 64 minutes
Where to watch Batman: Year One
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Batman: Year One parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this animated Batman origin story includes stylized violence, police corruption, and vigilante action typical of a PG-13 crime drama.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes gunplay, physical confrontations, and crime-related violence as Batman and Jim Gordon confront Gotham's corruption.
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
Cast
- Ben McKenzie as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordon (voice)
- Eliza Dushku as Selina (voice)
- Jon Polito as Commissioner Loeb (voice)
- Alex Rocco as Falcone (voice)
- Katee Sackhoff as Detective Essen (voice)
- Sara Ballantine as Skeevers' Attorney (voice)
- Jeff Bennett as Alfred (voice)
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Batman: Year One FAQ
Is Batman: Year One good?
Batman: Year One has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,033 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Batman: Year One?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Batman: Year One OK for kids?
Batman: Year One is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this animated Batman origin story includes stylized violence, police corruption, and vigilante action typical of a PG-13 crime drama.
What movies are like Batman: Year One?
If you liked Batman: Year One, try Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, Batman: Bad Blood and Justice League: Doom.