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Batman Begins

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.4M
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POPULARITY
367
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Christian Bale in Batman Begins (2005)
After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from corruption.
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After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from corruption.After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from corruption.After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from corruption.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.4M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
367
116
  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(characters)
    • David S. Goyer(story)
    • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Michael Caine
    • Ken Watanabe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(characters)
    • David S. Goyer(story)
    • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christian Bale
    • Michael Caine
    • Ken Watanabe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3KUser reviews
    • 335Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #127
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 79 nominations total

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    Katie Holmes and Jack Gleeson in Batman Begins (2005)
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    Top cast

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    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Bruce Wayneas Bruce Wayne…
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Alfredas Alfred
    Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe
    • Ra's Al Ghulas Ra's Al Ghul
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Ducardas Ducard
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Rachel Dawesas Rachel Dawes
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Jim Gordonas Jim Gordon
    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • Dr. Jonathan Craneas Dr. Jonathan Crane…
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Carmine Falconeas Carmine Falcone
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Earleas Earle
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Flassas Flass
    Linus Roache
    Linus Roache
    • Thomas Wayneas Thomas Wayne
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Lucius Foxas Lucius Fox
    Larry Holden
    Larry Holden
    • Finchas Finch
    Gerard Murphy
    Gerard Murphy
    • Judge Fadenas Judge Faden
    Colin McFarlane
    Colin McFarlane
    • Loebas Loeb
    Sara Stewart
    Sara Stewart
    • Martha Wayneas Martha Wayne
    Gus Lewis
    • Bruce Wayne - age 8as Bruce Wayne - age 8
    Richard Brake
    Richard Brake
    • Joe Chillas Joe Chill
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane(characters)
      • David S. Goyer(story) (screenplay)
      • Christopher Nolan(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although Christian Bale performed many of his own stunts, he wasn't allowed anywhere near the Batmobile.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 5 mins) Searchlights like the one Falcone is tied to are incredibly hot. Anyone held against one like that would be horribly burned.
    • Quotes

      Henri Ducard: But I know the rage that drives you. That impossible anger strangling the grief, until the memory of your loved one is just... poison in your veins. And one day, you catch yourself wishing the person you loved had never existed, so you would be spared your pain.

    • Crazy credits
      This is the first DC Comics film to have a DC Comics logo on it. This logo was in fact a new one, that was designed the same year the film came out.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tankman Begins (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Folletto!...Folletto!
      from "Mefistofele"

      Written by Arrigo Boito

      Performed by Norman Treigle, The Ambrosian Singers and London Symphony Orchestra (as London Symphony Orchestra)

      Conducted by Julius Rudel

      Courtesy of EMI Classics

      Under License from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews3K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The Batman film I've been waiting for...
    Finally, after the previous 2 outings of the caped crusader, the Batman franchise is back on track. Having been a big comic collector over the years and a long time fan of the Dark Knight, I was especially disappointed by 'Forever' and 'Batman and Robin'. To me, these film lost the essence of what drives Bruce Wayne to do what he does and turned Batman into more of a pop star than misunderstood hero.

    Thankfully though, Nolan has gone back to the roots of the character, portraying a confused and angry Bruce Wayne, who ultimately rises to become Gotham's greatest champion. Don't expect to see loads of shots of Batman in this film though. It is the story of Wayne and focuses mainly on his years of training and preparation for becoming Batman. You are almost teased throughout the first half of the movie, waiting to see the excellent Christian Bale in the costume, as it keeps holding back to keep you in anticipation. When Batman does finally turn up on screen, it is well worth the wait. In my opinion, Bale was born for this role and for the first time when watching a Batman film, I enjoyed the scenes of Wayne being Wayne as much as Wayne being Batman.

    One of the strongest features of the film, is the way that it manges to suck you in believe that a 'Batman' could be a reality one day. The technology is current, with no use of silly OTT weapons and gadgets, again making the film work by today's standards. Plus, we are not allowed to forget that Batman is still just a man under the costume and there are times when he gets a bit of a kicking and shows that he can be vulnerable too, something we sometimes forget when watching a superhero flick. Gone too, are the silly villains!!! Jack Nicholson was the perfect Joker but from there it went downhill. Thankfully, in this movie the bad guys are actually fairly 'normal' and manage to be menacing at the same time.

    Which finally brings me to the cast. I always had high expectations for this film when the cast was announced. Let's face it, what a line up! Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Katy Holmes, Ken Watanabe and Tom Wilkinson are not to be sniffed at. Even an old favourite of mine makes an appearance: Rutger Hauer! Awesome. Actors of this calibre would never have gotten involved in this project if they didn't have faith in Christoper Nolan's talents and thankfully they took the leap...

    For the comic book fans out there, waiting to see this movie, let me assure you that you won't be upset. Imagine the darkness of the 'A Death In The Family' and the 'Year One' story lines. I have never met a fan of Batman who didn't love these books. Well, this is the kind of Batman you can expect from Bale: Dark, brooding and tortured by his past, yet the hero we have come to love. For those of you who are not comic fans, then just look forward to seeing how Batman should be. This film is a credit to Bob Kane's original vision and a testament to all the talented artists and writers who keep the legend of the Dark Knight alive in the comic books today....

    Thank you Mr. Nolan and thank you Mr. Bale. In fact thanks to everyone who worked on this film. Batman finally Begins from here....
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    • Jun 6, 2005

    FAQ24

    • Who created the character of Batman? Bob Kane is listed in old (pre-2015) media including the comic books as creating Batman on his own but new media (made after 2015) shows him as co-creating the character with someone called Bill Finger, so what's all that about?
    • Which characters were adapted from the Batman comic books?
    • What is "Batman Begins" about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Batman 5
    • Filming locations
      • Skaftafell, Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Syncopy
      • DC Comics
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $206,863,479
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $48,745,440
      • Jun 19, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $373,672,993
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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