The Dark Knight Rises (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, The Dark Knight Rises is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 165 minutes. “A fire will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
Who’s in it. The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Gary Oldman as James Gordon and Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Dark Knight Rises has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.1B 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 Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Knight Rises tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Knight Rises (2012)?
- In US, The Dark Knight Rises 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 Rises worth watching?
- The Dark Knight Rises holds an audience score of 7.8 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 Rises?
- The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy.
- When was The Dark Knight Rises released?
- The Dark Knight Rises was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.