# Batman Begins (2005) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/batman-begins-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Drama, Crime, Action |
| Runtime | 140 min |

## Quick answer

Batman Begins (2005) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Nolan’s grounded Batman origin — Murphy’s Scarecrow injects psychological menace into a franchise reboot that redefined  Metascore 70/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Critics consensus

Nolan’s grounded Batman origin — Murphy’s Scarecrow injects psychological menace into a franchise reboot that redefined the genre.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Mark Boone Junior

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Batman Begins worth watching?**
Batman Begins holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Nolan’s grounded Batman origin — Murphy’s Scarecrow injects psychological menace into a franchise reboot that redefined the genre.

**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.

**Who directed Batman Begins?**
Batman Begins (2005) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Batman Begins?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 94%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 8.2/10.

**Where can I watch Batman Begins?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Batman Begins page for current options.

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