Film · 2008 · PG-13 · 2h 32m · Action, Thriller, Crime
The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
Seen · Sep 27
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 94%
- Audience
- 94%
Critics praised this as a superhero film with the weight and intricacy of a crime epic, thrilling as entertainment while taking on darker themes. Its tone and ambition were widely credited with raising expectations for comic-book movies.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $185M
- Domestic
- $535M
- Worldwide
- $1.01B
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Heath LedgerJoker
Aaron EckhartHarvey Dent
Maggie GyllenhaalRachel
Crew
Sep 27, 2026Liked
Unrealistic. He destroyed the Palantir/Flock surveillance system instead of selling it for billions of dollars.
