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The Dark Knight

2008Movie2 h 32 minPG-13

Thriller
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.1Metacritic859.1Rotten Tomatoes94%94%

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about crime and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

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Story

Welcome to a world without rules.

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Feels like

  • Gritty Superhero Noir
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Epic Crime Saga
  • Morally Complex Narrative
  • Iconic Villain Performance
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Thematic Depth
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Modern Mythology

Cast

24 of 94

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, David S. Goyer
Produced by
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven
Music by
Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard

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Facts

July 16, 2008 · 2 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
July 16, 2008
Runtime
2 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$185 million
Box office
$1.0 billion
Available in
127 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Rank Up, Sealed Orders, Description Cut +9

  • Rank Up
  • Sealed Orders
  • Description Cut
  • The Power of Legacy
  • Film Noir
  • Scenery Porn
  • Call-Back
  • Villain Team-Up
  • Traitor Shot
  • Who Will Bell the Cat?
  • Saved by Canon
  • All There in the Script

12 of 517 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dark Knight?"

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Where can I stream The Dark Knight?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

In the United States, The Dark Knight streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is The Dark Knight worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 9.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 85).

Is The Dark Knight okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was The Dark Knight a box office hit?

Budget$185 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $185 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What tropes does The Dark Knight use?

Rank UpSealed OrdersDescription CutThe Power of LegacyFilm NoirScenery PornCall-BackVillain Team-UpTraitor ShotWho Will Bell the Cat?Saved by CanonAll There in the Scriptand 505 more

TV Tropes lists 517 tropes for it, including Rank Up, Sealed Orders, and Description Cut.