The Dark Knight (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2008, The Dark Knight is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 152 minutes. “Welcome to a world without rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Heath Ledger as Joker, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth and Gary Oldman as James Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Dark Knight sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Knight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Knight (2008)?
- In US, The Dark Knight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
- The Dark Knight holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dark Knight?
- The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart.
- When was The Dark Knight released?
- The Dark Knight was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.