What is the Metascore for Batman Begins?

Batman Begins has a Metascore of 70 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Batman Begins Review (2005) — 82% Celluloid Score

Item: Batman Begins
Rating: 4
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2005 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

Answer Summary

Batman Begins (2005) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (94%) responded more warmly than critics (85%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

85% Critic Score

94% Audience

70 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

8.2 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 20m
Cast: Cillian Murphy , Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Liam Neeson , Katie Holmes , Gary Oldman , Tom Wilkinson , Rutger Hauer , Ken Watanabe , Mark Boone Junior
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Batman Begins (2005)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (85%).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime, action pick
Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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Is Batman Begins worth watching?

Yes — Batman Begins earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Audiences (94%) responded more warmly than critics (85%).

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.

Critic Reviews

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Batman Begins (2005) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins (2005) remains a defining Drama landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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