Movie connections for
Batman Begins (2005) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) (V)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Untitled Batman Project (2011)

Version of

Batman (1943)
"Batman" (1966)
Batman (1966)
Batman (1989)
"Batman" (1992)
"The Batman" (2004)
Lego Batman: The Videogame (2008) (VG)

Edited into

Batman Begins: Behind the Mask (2005) (TV)
Tankman Begins (2005) (TV)
 -  Most of the footage comes from this film

Spin off

Batman Begins (2005) (VG)
 -  The video game is based on the movie.

References

The Godfather: Part II (1974)
 -  Assassin who kills Chill says "Carmine Falcone says hello!" like Danny Aiello in the Coppola film
The Blues Brothers (1980)
 -  The car chase through Lower Wacker Drive, and the extensive number of police cars crashed during the chase.
Escape from New York (1981)
 -  "I heard you were dead"
"Batman" (1992)
 -  The Scarecrow's plot to poison Gotham's water supply came from episode 28 of the TV series.
Independence Day (1996)
 -  On his first ride in the Batmobile, Lt. Gordon exclaims, "I've got to get me one of these!" (a memorable line from ID4)
"Batman Beyond" (1999)
 -  When Scarecrow is hallucinating from his own Fear Toxin, his manifestation of Batman looks like a demonic version of Terry McGinnis' Batman costume.

Referenced in

Batman Begins (2005) (VG)
 -  In the video game when Batman reaches Arkham Asylum, he listens to a voice message and the person the messages are for are Emma Thomas, who produced the film and is married to Christopher Nolan.
Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills & Painted Nightmares (2005)
 -  Movie poster seen.
"Doctor Who Confidential: Fear Factor (#2.2)" (2006)
 -  Euros Lyn mentions that David Forman worked on the film.
2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV)
 -  Wins award, is talked about.
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter David Goyer (2006) (V)
 -  Goyer discusses writing script
"Joey: Joey and the Actors Studio (#2.20)" (2006)
 -  Joey auditions for a role.
Pulse (2006/I)
 -  stoner has a poster for this movie in his room
PPL B TXT'N 2Much (2006)
 -  Poster on wall.
Star Trek Versus Batman (2006) (V)
 -  In part III, Batman & Robin notice and comment on a poster.
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"The Simpsons: Kill Gil, Volumes I & II (#18.9)" (2006)
 -  Band plays Gloria's Theme from this movie.
"Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen (#32.12)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned on 'the Dakota Fanning Show'
Hot Fuzz (2007)
 -  The shot of Nicholas jumping down in the foreground (and out of focus) infront of the shoplifter is based on Batman Begins' many similar shots and the same sound effect is used from this film.
I Am Legend (2007)
 -  DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
 -  Seen on the shelf in Old Hop's pawn shop.
"HBO First Look: The Dark Knight: Escalation (#15.11)" (2008)
 -  mentioned several times
"HBO First Look: The Dark Knight" (2008)
 -  mentioned a few times
The Dark Knight Project (2008)
"Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Terror on Dinosaur Island! (#1.2)" (2008)
 -  Batman uses mind-control-blocking techniques he learned in Tibet
Yes Man (2008)
 -  DVD seen in rental store
Night Job (2009) (V)
 -  The scene with Kevin lying injured in the back seat while Nolan is driving after a sloppy outing is meant as a tribute to a similar scene from Batman Begins involving Batman and Alfred.
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Deliverance (#6.15)" (2009)
 -  mentioned by Abby while discussing summoning someone with their mentor
"30 Rock: The Bubble (#3.15)" (2009)
 -  Lemon's impersonation of Jack turns into Christian Bale's Batman
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#4.1)" (2009/I)
 -  a Fastest Finger question asks contestants to place actors in the order in which they first played Batman, including Christian Bale

Featured in

"HBO First Look: Batman Begins: An Origin Story (#12.14)" (2005)
 -  many clips shown
"Top Gear: (2005-06-12)" (2005)
 -  Clip shown, car is featured on the show
"Troldspejlet: (#34.1)" (2005)
 -  reviewed + footage used
Batman Begins: Path to Discovery (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Batman: The Journey Begins (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Batman: The Tumbler (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Cape and Cowl (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Genesis of the Bat (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Gotham City Rises (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Saving Gotham City (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
Shaping Mind and Body (2005) (V)
 -  clips shown
"Troldspejlet: (#34.13)" (2005)
 -  reviewed + footage used
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)
2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV)
 -  Nominated, clips shown.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008) (V)
 -  clips
Get Smart (2008)
 -  On TV in apartment where Dalip crashes through window.

Spoofed in

"Robot Chicken: Password: Swordfish (#2.10)" (2006)
 -  a sketch titled "Heimlich Begins" spoofs the film with Dr. Heimlich as the hero
"The Simpsons: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Three Times (#18.11)" (2007)
 -  Bart's story is a parody of Batman Begins. It's called Bartman Begins
The Simpsons Game (2007) (VG)
 -  The level "Bartman Begins" is a spoof of this movie.
Superhero Movie (2008)
 -  A send-up of superhero films, from Batman Begins to Fantastic Four.
The Supermarket (2009)
 -  Mocks "Didn't you get the memo?" line
"Community: Introduction to Statistics (#1.7)" (2009)
 -  In Batman costume and imitating Christian Bale's voice, Abed saves Jeff and Pierce from the collapsing desk fort as the "Batman" theme plays.

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