The Dark Knight(2008)
“Welcome to a world without rules.”
Overview
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
Christopher Nolan
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$185M
Revenue
$1.0B
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 32m
Language
English
Rating
8.5 / 10
Budget
$185M
Box Office
$1.0B
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Legendary Pictures • Syncopy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dark Knight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Dark Knight (2008).
What is The Dark Knight about?▼
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.
Who directed The Dark Knight?▼
The Dark Knight was directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2008. It is a action, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Dark Knight?▼
The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
Who stars in The Dark Knight?▼
The cast of The Dark Knight includes Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Heath Ledger as Joker, Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, Michael Caine as Alfred, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel and more.
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