The Dark Knight
2008, English. Directed by Christopher Nolan.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Where to watch The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar in India.
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The Dark Knight: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 July 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
- Budget
- $185M
- Box office
- $1B
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What The Dark Knight is based on
The Dark Knight is based on Batman, a comics character by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.
Comics character
Batman
By Bill Finger and Bob Kane
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The Dark Knight: quick answers
What should I watch before The Dark Knight?
Watch Batman Begins (2005) first.
What comes after The Dark Knight?
Next in the series: The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.5/10 from 37,284 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
Does The Dark Knight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dark Knight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dark Knight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dark Knight is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dark Knight on?
The Dark Knight is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dark Knight?
If you liked The Dark Knight, try The Dark Knight Rises, Batman: Assault on Arkham, Indemnity.
Who directed The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight (2008) was directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart.
What is The Dark Knight based on?
The Dark Knight is based on Batman, a comics character by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.