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The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and the second installment in The Dark Knight Trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far the Batman will go to save the city from chaos. The ensemble cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.

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2008 · 2h 33m · PG-13 · Action · Crime · Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes 94%Metacritic 85/100IMDb 9.1/10TMDB 8.5/10 (36,341 votes)

The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005), and the second installment in The Dark Knight trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Batman will go to save the city from chaos. The cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.

Directed by Christopher Nolan

Box office $1.00B worldwide

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15+Common Sense Media calls it excellent but much darker and more violent than the first; Children and Media Australia says not suitable under 13 and not recommended for 13-15 due to violence disturbing scenes and themes.[1][2]

Violence: Extensive intense violence including shootings stabbings; half of a man's face burned off with eyeball teeth and jawbone evident.[1][2]
Language: Words used include ass hell damn goddamn balls son of a bitch.[1]
Sex & nudity: Some kissing; man and woman adjust clothing after implied sex; women in low-cut dresses revealing cleavage.[1][2]
Drugs & alcohol: Adults drinking champagne liquor and beer at cocktail parties.[1]
Frightening & intense: Much darker more violent than first film; disturbing scenes and themes.[1][2]

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Christopher NolanDirector

Christopher NolanCreator

Ron Deanas Wuertz

Aaron Eckhartas Harvey Dent

Anthony Michael Hall

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 32 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 2 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and the second installment in The Dark Knight Trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far the Batman will go to save the city from chaos. The ensemble cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.

Read the full article →

🎬 Movie

Screen catalogue →

2008 · 2h 33m · PG-13 · Action · Crime · Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes 94%Metacritic 85/100IMDb 9.1/10TMDB 8.5/10 (36,341 votes)

The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005), and the second installment in The Dark Knight trilogy. The plot follows the vigilante Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and district attorney Harvey Dent, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are derailed by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Batman will go to save the city from chaos. The cast includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.

Directed by Christopher Nolan

Box office $1.00B worldwide

IMDb ↗Wikipedia ↗

Family guide

15+Common Sense Media calls it excellent but much darker and more violent than the first; Children and Media Australia says not suitable under 13 and not recommended for 13-15 due to violence disturbing scenes and themes.[1][2]

Violence: Extensive intense violence including shootings stabbings; half of a man's face burned off with eyeball teeth and jawbone evident.[1][2]
Language: Words used include ass hell damn goddamn balls son of a bitch.[1]
Sex & nudity: Some kissing; man and woman adjust clothing after implied sex; women in low-cut dresses revealing cleavage.[1][2]
Drugs & alcohol: Adults drinking champagne liquor and beer at cocktail parties.[1]
Frightening & intense: Much darker more violent than first film; disturbing scenes and themes.[1][2]

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & crew

Christopher NolanDirector

Christopher NolanCreator

Ron Deanas Wuertz

Aaron Eckhartas Harvey Dent

Anthony Michael Hall

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 32 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 2 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.