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    ★ 8.5 /10 · 36,014 2h 32m·PG-13
    ActionCrimeThriller
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    Synopsis

    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.

    DirectorChristopher Nolan
    WriterJonathan Nolan
    MusicHans Zimmer
    Top billed

    Cast

    Christian Bale headshot
    Christian Bale
    as Bruce Wayne
    Heath Ledger headshot
    Heath Ledger
    as Joker
    Aaron Eckhart headshot
    Aaron Eckhart
    as Harvey Dent
    Michael Caine headshot
    Michael Caine
    as Alfred
    Maggie Gyllenhaal headshot
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    as Rachel
    Gary Oldman headshot
    Gary Oldman
    as Gordon
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    2008
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    2h 32m · 152 min
    Rating
    8.5 / 10 · 36,014 votes
    Certification
    PG-13
    Genres
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Languages
    English, Mandarin
    Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC
    Budget
    $185M
    Box office
    $1.0B
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    Frequently asked questions

    The Dark Knight is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, The Dark Knight is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    The Dark Knight was released in 2008.
    Yes. The Dark Knight is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Dark Knight has a runtime of 152 minutes (2h 32m).
    The Dark Knight has an average rating of 8.5/10 based on 36,014 user votes (TMDB).
    The Dark Knight grossed approximately $1.0B worldwide against a production budget of $185M.
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