Abstract :
This research aims to analyze several utterances in a movie script using a theory by Culpeper. This
research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were utterances employed by the
characters in The Batman (2022) movie script. The data were analyzed with the use of Creswell?s
(2013) five steps. The research object in this research is The Batman (2022) movie script by Matt
Revees and Peter Craig. There are 19 data found in this research. Based on them, there are 5
impoliteness strategies classified. And the most frequently appeared strategy is the strategy of
Negative Impoliteness. From this research, it can be concluded that this strategy is useful in
conversations with strangers, not only to minimizes potential threats but also allows you to explain
small details that may be impolite, so you know how maintains a good relationship between speaker
and interlocutor. Selina uses impoliteness strategies more often than other characters. Emotions and
the differences of background between the speaker and the interluctors affect the use of impoliteness
strategies in their utterances.