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Batman Begins

2005Movie2 h 20 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic708.3Rotten Tomatoes85%94%

A tense, thrilling drama movie about crime and the mind, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Grounded Superhero Origin
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Noir Crime Thriller
  • Epic Orchestral Score
  • Moral Complexity
  • Gothic Realism
  • Training Montage Mastery
  • Fear as a Weapon
  • Christopher Nolan Style
  • Dark Knight Trilogy Foundation

Cast

24 of 82

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
Produced by
Emma Thomas, Larry Franco, Charles Roven
Music by
Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard

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Facts

June 10, 2005 · 2 h 20 min · PG-13

Released
June 10, 2005
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Urdu, Chinese
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$374 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Bat Out of Hell, Don't Think, Feel, Refuse to Rescue the Disliked +9

  • Bat Out of Hell
  • Don't Think, Feel
  • Refuse to Rescue the Disliked
  • High-Altitude Interrogation
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Hope Bringer
  • Kick the Dog
  • Hands-On Approach
  • Thememobile
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Near-Villain Victory

12 of 354 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman Begins?"

Questions about Batman Begins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman Begins?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

In the United States, Batman Begins streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is Batman Begins worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Batman Begins okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Batman Begins use?

Bat Out of HellDon't Think, FeelRefuse to Rescue the DislikedHigh-Altitude InterrogationBig Damn HeroesHope BringerKick the DogHands-On ApproachThememobileScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Didn't Think This ThroughNear-Villain Victoryand 342 more

TV Tropes lists 354 tropes for it, including Bat Out of Hell, Don't Think, Feel, and Refuse to Rescue the Disliked.