Batman Begins movie poster used as film imagery for the Batman guideFILM POSTER · Batman Begins

The Dark Knight Collection

Batman

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Batman in Batman Begins (2005), played by Christian Bale.

Film guide · 1 film · 2005 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Batman on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 2005Main sequence runtime: 2h 20m
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    Start hereBatman Begins

    2005 · 2h 20m

    Portrayed by Christian Bale · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score89/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Batman?

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Christian Bale portraitChristian Balescreen performance

Christian Bale plays Batman in Batman Begins.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Batman screen credits

Screen credits: Batman Begins (2005) — Christian Bale as Batman.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

Signature lines

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“It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”

Batman Begins (2005)

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WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

Characters connected on screen

Keep moving through the same films and screen world with a character who shares meaningful movie history.

KEEP EXPLORING

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