Batman Begins (2005)
Batman Begins is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan.
The verdict
Batman Begins landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It carries a 7.7/10 on TMDB across 23,223 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 140 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan.
Should you spend 2h 20m on it?
2h 20m of English drama with crime threaded through. That score holds across 23,223 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 across 23,223 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 20m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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