Batman Begins_
"Evil fears the knight."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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11 countries
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3 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Batman Begins earned $374.2M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 149% return on investment.
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Year context
Batman Begins was released 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (20)
Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Michael Caine
Alfred
Liam Neeson
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
Sara Stewart
Martha Wayne
Gus Lewis
Bruce Wayne (Age 8)
Richard Brake
Joe Chill
Rade Šerbedžija
Homeless Man
Emma Lockhart
Rachel Dawes (Age 8)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$374.2M
Revenue
+149%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
140 min (2h 20m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (22,236 votes)
Popularity
17
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$374,218,673
Profit
+$224,218,673
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Batman Begins 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.
How long is Batman Begins?
Batman Begins has a runtime of 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Who directed Batman Begins?
Batman Begins was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who stars in Batman Begins?
The cast of Batman Begins includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman.
How much did Batman Begins make at the box office?
Batman Begins earned $374,218,673 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of Batman Begins?
Batman Begins has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 22,236 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Action
KEYWORDS (17)
martial arts
undercover
loss of loved one
secret identity
crime fighter
superhero
based on comic
rivalry
ninja
vigilante
tragic hero
super power
haunted by the past
evil doctor
master villain
unfulfilled love
inspirational