tricksy
Excellent movie. Best of the trilogy. Lovely music. Nolan is a genius. So is Heath Ledger.
Reviewed on June 9, 2015
The Dark Knight(2008)
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
8.5(36,647)2h 32m2008-07-16
ActionThriller
The Dark Knight 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.
The Dark Knight (2008) is a action and thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan, released on July 16, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart and Michael Caine. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 36,647 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Nolan
- Writers:
- Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
- Producers:
- Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Wally Pfister
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC
- Budget:
- $185,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,004,558,444
- Status:
- Released
The Dark Knight (2008) Trailer
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The Dark Knight Videos & Clips
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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Car Chase Scene
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Batman INTERROGATES The Joker - Movie Clip
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DC Super Scenes: The Hero Gotham Deserves
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The Dark Knight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christian Bale
as Bruce Wayne
Heath Ledger
as Joker
Aaron Eckhart
as Harvey Dent
Michael Caine
as Alfred
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Rachel
Gary Oldman
as Gordon
Morgan Freeman
as Lucius Fox
Monique Gabriela Curnen
as Ramirez
Ron Dean
as Wuertz
Cillian Murphy
as Scarecrow
Chin Han
as Lau
Nestor Carbonell
as Mayor
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Nolan, written by Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, produced by Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas.
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The Dark Knight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 36,647 ratings.
talisencrw
10/10This has no competition. It is the very finest comic-book character movie ever made. Knowing the Burton, Donner and Nolan filmic adaptations of Batman and Superman exist helps me to sleep at night. They are Exhibit A of 'How to Make a Comic-Book Movie'. Nothing else has ever come even remotely close. These seven films (I include 'Superman II' because it was mostly Donner's work)--and Nolan's trilogy especially--are…
Reviewed on May 25, 2016
erickprieto
Perhaps the best Batman movie of all times. I think that this Batman trilogy presents the well-known superhero history in an unexpected way with the capable to maintain on the edge of the chair all time. **Heath Ledger** present an excellent impersonification of a psychopath. All support roles are magnificent. And Bruce Wayne role played by Christian Bale, shows a human being behind of the mask.
Reviewed on November 6, 2018
moubledian
I used to leave a theatre after seeing a highly anticipated movie, specifically a sequel, and be so revved up about what I saw that I would declare that movie to be the best of a series. After each of the prequel "Star Wars" films, I rated that one the best, as good as any of the originals...for a time, until my opinion balanced out and I had a more well-rounded take. For that reason, I steer away from that…
Reviewed on March 23, 2019
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The Dark Knight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dark Knight online?
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The Dark Knight (2008) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dark Knight?
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The main cast of The Dark Knight (2008) includes Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film was directed by Christopher Nolan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dark Knight released?
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The Dark Knight was released on July 16, 2008 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
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The Dark Knight (2008) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 36,647 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dark Knight?
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Yes. The official The Dark Knight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.