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The Dark Knight
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart.
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBatman 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 or…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Dark Knight.
MoviHero lists July 16, 2008 as the release date for The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Heath Ledger as Joker, Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, Michael Caine as Alfred. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 16, 2008
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime2h 32m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastChristian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Heath Ledger as Joker, Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, Michael Caine as Alfred
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Dark Knight right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Dark Knight runs 2h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.5/10 from 37,199 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Dark Knight
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“This has no competition. It is the very finest comic-book character movie ever made. Knowing the Burton, Donner and Nolan filmic adaptations of Batman and…”
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“A sickening, borderline fascist film that is simultaneously dull and harmful.”
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“Heath Ledger is outstanding in this follow up to the 2006 "Batman Begins" outing for the caped crusader.”
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“Excellent movie. Best of the trilogy. Lovely music. Nolan is a genius. So is Heath Ledger.”
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“Perhaps the best Batman movie of all times.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
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“You look tired, Alfred. You'll be all right without me?”
“Why so serious?”
A taunting question that reflects this Joker's unsettling theatrical personality.
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBruce WayneBruce Wayne runs from The Dark Knight to The Dark Knight Rises with Christian Bale carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherHarvey DentHarvey Dent appears in The Dark Knight (2008).Open character guide otherMayorMayor appears in The Dark Knight (2008).Open character guide otherJokerJoker appears in The Dark Knight (2008).Open character guide live actionThe Dark Knight JokerHeath Ledger’s Joker is a theatrical, calculating antagonist who turns Gotham’s crisis into a series of tests aimed at other people’s principles.Open character guide otherAlfredAlfred runs from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight Rises with Michael Caine carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherLucius FoxLucius Fox runs from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight with Morgan Freeman carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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