Batman Begins (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2005, Batman Begins is an action, drama and crime film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 140 minutes. “Evil fears the knight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Batman Begins stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard / Ra's al Ghul and Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Batman Begins has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $374.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Batman Begins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman Begins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Batman Begins (2005)?
- In US, Batman Begins is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Batman Begins worth watching?
- Batman Begins holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Batman Begins?
- Batman Begins stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes and Gary Oldman.
- When was Batman Begins released?
- Batman Begins was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.