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Batman Begins (2005)

English · Drama / Crime · 140 min · PG-13
★ 7.7 Solid 23,279 ratings
Released Jun 15, 2005
Page updated Oct 5, 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 7.7 from 23,279 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Batman Begins is streaming in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT.

What the audience says

Batman Begins is one of the better-rated English films out there. It carries a 7.7/10 on TMDB across 23,279 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.

Should you spend 2h 20m on it?

2h 20m of English drama with crime threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 23,279 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.

Why
It rates 7.7/10 across 23,279 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

Runtime2h 20m
Watch with family?PG-13 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama / Crime
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Christopher Nolan

Cast

Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Alfred
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Ducard
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Jim Gordon
Cillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Dr. Jonathan Crane

Where to watch in the US

HBO Max Amazon ChannelYouTube TVTNTTBS

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube

Availability as of Oct 5, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Batman Begins worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. 2h 20m of English drama with crime threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 23,279 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Batman Begins?
You can stream Batman Begins in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS.
When is Batman Begins coming to streaming?
Batman Begins is already streaming in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS.
Is Batman Begins family friendly?
Batman Begins is rated PG-13. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Batman Begins in?
Batman Begins is an English film (Drama / Crime).
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