Batman Begins poster

Batman Begins (2005)

Film · 2h 20m · Rated PG-13

Action, Crime, Drama

A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.

Darkly comic and epic. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Max.

Batman Begins parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Batman Begins scary?
Only a little. Batman Begins has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Batman Begins?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Batman Begins rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byChristopher Nolan
StarringChristian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy

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