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Batman Begins
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDriven 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Batman Begins.
MoviHero lists June 10, 2005 as the release date for Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Liam Neeson as Ducard, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 10, 2005
GenresDrama · Crime · Action
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastChristian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Liam Neeson as Ducard, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Batman Begins right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Batman Begins runs 2h 20m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 23,463 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”
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“i'm beginning to think people only say a movie is good because of it being long and having a good camera.”
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“Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale are at the top of their games with this enthralling interpretation of just how "Batman" came to be.”
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“Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" shows us exactly how Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) transforms into the caped crusader we all know and love, Batman.”
Viewer reaction
“‘Batman Begins’ is a strong introduction to the Batman thanks to the magnificent cast and a superb score by Zimmer and Newton Howard.”
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“It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAlfredAlfred runs from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight Rises with Michael Caine carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherLucius FoxLucius Fox runs from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight with Morgan Freeman carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherCarmine FalconeCarmine Falcone appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide otherRachel DawesRachel Dawes appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide otherThomas WayneThomas Wayne appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide otherJim GordonJim Gordon appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide otherBatmanBatman appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide otherDucardDucard appears in Batman Begins (2005).Open character guide
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