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Batman & Robin (1997)

1997 1 hr 38 min 12 fantasy
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Batman & Robin (1997) Storyline

Batman & Robin follows Batman and Robin as they battle the ice-cold Mr. Freeze and the seductive eco-terrorist Poison Ivy while tensions grow within the Bat-family. With Batgirl joining the fight, Gotham becomes a playground of giant props, ice puns and pure comic-book excess. Based on DC Comics characters, it became one of the most infamous superhero films ever made. Batman & Robin (1997) is a DC Comics screen adaptation from 1995, sitting in the wider Comic Movie DB archive as one of the movie entries that helps connect page-to-screen storytelling beyond the obvious cape-and-cowl crowd. The page is especially useful for readers tracking the people involved, with Alicia Silverstone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris O’Donnell, George Clooney, Michael Gough, Uma Thurman among the main names connected to the project. Behind the camera, Joel Schumacher gives the adaptation its shape, helping define whether it leans more into spectacle, character drama, genre thrills or straight-up comic-book chaos. We have rated this 6 out of 10, which makes it a worthwhile entry to revisit when comparing how well comic properties translate across different studios, eras and audience expectations. For SEO and fan discovery, it belongs here because it adds context to the bigger comic movie timeline: not every adaptation has to be perfect, but each one says something about the genre, the audience it was chasing and the kind of stories studios believed could work on screen.

Director Joel Schumacher
Released 20/06/1997
Runtime 1 hr 38 min
Genres fantasy
Rated 12
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Updated 12 May 2026

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Batman & Robin (1997) Review 6/10

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We have rated this 6 out of 10. Batman & Robin is not subtle. It is neon, ridiculous and powered almost entirely by ice puns and nipples on the Batsuit. George Clooney himself apologised for it, which honestly says everything. Yet there is something weirdly entertaining about how completely committed it is to chaos. Arnold Schwarzenegger clearly had the time of his life as Mr. Freeze, and Uma Thurman understood the assignment perfectly. Disaster? Yes. Boring? Absolutely not.

Did You Know?

  • Batman & Robin is based on DC Comics’ Batman characters.
  • George Clooney plays Batman.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Mr. Freeze.
  • Uma Thurman plays Poison Ivy.
  • The film was released in 1997.
  • Chris O’Donnell returns as Robin.
  • Alicia Silverstone plays Batgirl.
  • Joel Schumacher directed the movie.
  • The film became infamous for its campy tone.
  • George Clooney later joked that he destroyed the franchise.
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