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The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 16 Jul 2008 2h 32m English
8.5
TMDB36.9K votes
9.1
IMDb3.2M votes
94%
Rotten Tomatoescritics
85
Metacriticmetascore

“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.

Director
Wally Pfister, Christopher Nolan
Writers
Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, David S. Goyer
Stars
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart

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Won 2 Oscars. 163 wins & 165 nominations total

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About The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight (2008) is an action, crime, and thriller movie directed by Wally Pfister and Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Aaron Eckhart. Billed with the tagline “Welcome to a world without rules.,” it sets its tone early.

The Dark Knight has earned wide acclaim from audiences. It holds 9.1/10 on IMDb from 3.2M user ratings. Critics give it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes (Fresh) and a Metacritic score of 85. TMDB users rate it 8.5/10 across 36.9K votes.

At the box office, The Dark Knight grossed $1B worldwide against a $185M budget — a major box-office success.

The Dark Knight clocks in at 2h 32m and is rated PG-13.

The Dark Knight should land well with viewers who enjoy action and crime and stories built around sadism, chaos, and secret identity.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dark Knight online in India? (OTT)

In India, The Dark Knight (2008) is available on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. OTT and rental availability changes often — see the “Where to watch” options on this page for the latest.

When was The Dark Knight released?

The Dark Knight was released on 16 July 2008.

How long is The Dark Knight?

The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2h 32m.

Who directed The Dark Knight?

The Dark Knight was directed by Wally Pfister, Christopher Nolan.

Who stars in The Dark Knight?

The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine.

Is The Dark Knight good — what’s the rating?

The Dark Knight holds 9.1/10 on IMDb and 8.5/10 on TMDB.

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