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The Dark Knight Rises

2012·Movie
2h 45min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, stunning style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Class and money, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

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About

The legend ends.

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
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Questions about The Dark Knight Rises

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Where can I stream The Dark Knight Rises legally?

The Dark Knight Rises is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dark Knight Rises rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Dark Knight Rises?

2 h 45 min

The Dark Knight Rises runs 2 h 45 min.

Is The Dark Knight Rises based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dark Knight Rises?

Critics83
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Dark Knight Rises much the same way.

Was The Dark Knight Rises a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes. It cost about $250 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is The Dark Knight Rises in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dark Knight Rises?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dark Knight Rises in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dark Knight Rises use?

Combat StilettosModesty BedsheetDevious DaggersIdiot BallThose Magnificent Flying MachinesMasquerade BallDating CatwomanBrick JokeNon-Specifically ForeignYou Monster!Not the Fall That Kills You…This Is the Part Where...and 542 more

TV Tropes lists 554 storytelling tropes for The Dark Knight Rises, including Combat Stilettos, Modesty Bedsheet, Devious Daggers.