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Batman Begins

When his parents are killed, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne relocates to Asia, where he is mentored by Henri Ducard and Ra's Al Ghul in how to fight evil. When learning about the plan to wipe out evil in Gotham City by Ducard, Bruce prevents this plan from getting any further and heads back to his home. Back in his original surroundings, Bruce adopts the image of a bat to strike fear into the criminals and the corrupt as the icon known as "Batman". But it doesn't stay quiet for long. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Drama), release year 2005, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Batman Begins

When his parents are killed, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne relocates to Asia, where he is mentored by Henri Ducard and Ra's Al Ghul in how to fight evil. When learning about the plan to wipe out evil in Gotham City by Ducard, Bruce prevents this plan from getting any further and heads back to his home. Back in his original surroundings, Bruce adopts the image of a bat to strike fear into the criminals and the corrupt as the icon known as "Batman". But it doesn't stay quiet for long.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Drama), release year 2005, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2005
  • Released 15 Jun 2005
  • Runtime 140 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.2/10 from 1,709,629 votes
  • Metascore 70/100
  • Genres Action, Crime, Drama
  • Languages English, Mandarin
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom

Cast

Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe

Direction and writing

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Bob Kane, David S. Goyer, Christopher Nolan

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 79 nominations total

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