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Batman Begins

2005·Movie·PG-13·140 min·7.7(22,678)

Evil fears the knight.

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

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FranceNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO MaxApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, Claro tv+, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Batman Begins

Batman Begins is a 2005 English-language drama, crime and action film directed by Christopher Nolan. The cast is led by Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 22700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Batman Begins was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC, and Syncopy and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 10, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $150 million, it went on to gross $374 million worldwide.

Director
Christopher Nolan
Writers
Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
Release date
June 10, 2005
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$374 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures, DC, Syncopy
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Batman Begins cast & crew

Batman Begins was directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer.

The cast features Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Liam Neeson as Ducard, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon, and Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Wally Pfister, and it was produced by Emma Thomas and Charles Roven.

Is Batman Begins worth watching?

Batman Begins holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 22,678 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and action, Batman Begins is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Batman Begins

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Cast of Batman Begins

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Bruce Wayne / Batman

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Alfred

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Ducard

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Rachel Dawes

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Jim Gordon

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Dr. Jonathan Crane

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Carmine Falcone

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Earle

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Ra's al Ghul

Mark Boone Junior

Mark Boone Junior

Flass

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

Thomas Wayne

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Lucius Fox

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Batman Begins — FAQs

Where can I watch Batman Begins in United States?

Batman Begins is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Batman Begins on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Batman Begins is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Batman Begins in?

Batman Begins is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Urdu, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Batman Begins?

Batman Begins runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

What is Batman Begins rated?

Batman Begins is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 22,678 ratings.

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