IMDb >
Batman Begins (2005)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsBatman Begins (2005) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 202 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 31 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
15 June 2005 (USA) morePlot:
The story of how Bruce Wayne became what he was destined to be: Batman. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 38 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(845 articles)
David Goyer Talks ‘Ghost Rider 2′ (From The Flickcast. 7 November 2009, 11:00 AM, PST)
Lionsgate Launches Official 'Kick-Ass' Movie Site
(From MTV Splash Page. 6 November 2009, 1:47 PM, PST)
User Comments:
The greatest BATMAN movie ever! more (2486 total)US TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 5:00 PM | AMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Christian Bale | ... | Bruce Wayne / Batman | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Alfred | |
| Liam Neeson | ... | Henri Ducard | |
| Katie Holmes | ... | Rachel Dawes | |
| Gary Oldman | ... | Jim Gordon | |
| Cillian Murphy | ... | Dr. Jonathan Crane | |
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | Carmine Falcone | |
| Rutger Hauer | ... | Earle | |
| Ken Watanabe | ... | Ra's Al Ghul | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Flass | |
| Linus Roache | ... | Thomas Wayne | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Lucius Fox | |
| Larry Holden | ... | Finch | |
| Gerard Murphy | ... | Judge Faden | |
| Colin McFarlane | ... | Loeb |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Batman 5 (USA) (working title)Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
Batman: Intimidation (USA) (original script title)
The Intimidation Game (USA) (fake working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense action violence, disturbing images and some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
140 minCountry:
USAColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Indonesia:Dewasa | Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | India:UA | Malaysia:U | UK:12 (DVD rating) | UK:12A (original rating) | Chile:Y7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | Denmark:11 | South Korea:12 | South Africa:13V | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:12A | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Brazil:10 | Greece:K-13 | Philippines:G | New Zealand:M | Czech Republic:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Iceland:12 | Sweden:11Fun Stuff
Goofs:
Continuity: After Rachel slaps Bruce in the car outside Falcone's, his hair is messed up; the next shot it's nicely combed; and the next it's messed up again. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Deliverance (#6.15)" (2009) moreSoundtrack:
Happy Birthday To You moreFAQ
Should I watch this before any other Batman movie?Is there an animated sequel to Batman Begins?
Who plays Ra's Al Ghul in the movie?
more
more (2486 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Batman Begins (2005) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Dark Knight | Batman | Batman Returns | V for Vendetta | Daredevil |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Action section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
















BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe.
plot: Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has lost his parents when he was young and trained with the great Ducard (Liam Neeson). He returns to Gotham and wins his parent's fortune, manor and business, Wayne Enterprizes. Now, with the help of an old friend of his family (Morgan Freeman), Bruce becomes Batman by night, a dark hero who fights crime in a city where the good people do nothing. Batman is thrust into a war with his first major enemy, The Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy), only to discover that the evil villain is working for someone much more powerful from Bruce's past.
the good: Wow, for the last 13 years I held Tim Burton's BATMAN RETURNS above every BATMAN film, and every film for that matter. It was a great film, and it still is. But it was not the true BATMAN that I thought it was. I have just came back from seeing this film, BATMAN BEGINS, and it beats BATMAN RETURNS by a long-shot.
As much as I love Michael Keaton's portrayal as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Christian Bale beats them all! He's great as the millionaire playboy, Bruce Wayne, and also as the dark, bad-ass Batman. He treats Bruce and Batman like two completely different characters, even better than both Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer! He also sports the best costume, and an awesome bat mobile.
Michael Caine and Gary Oldman are also great replacements for Michael Gough and Pat Hingle as Alfred Pennyworth and James Gordon. Caine turned out just as great as Gough as the butler/father figure, but Gordon put a more humorous touch on the character which did not disappoint me!
Cillian Murphy is equally great as the villain, The Scarecrow, who freaks me out and leads to some creepy/cool trippy horror-like scenes. Katie Holmes is also here as the love interest, she was OK, not as bad as people say but still a little off. The rest of the cast also handles their parts perfectly!
Christopher Nolan's direction was the best because it managed to be dark and gloomy like Burton's, only a little more realistic!
The score and action are also honorable mentions for this film.
But in the end, what makes this the best is Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Batman. Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer were also great, but the way I see it, Bale is the definitive Batman!
****