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The Dark Knight (2008)

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Movie"Welcome to a world without rules."
Audience Score
85
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PG-13 2 hr 32 minJul 18th, 2008Drama, Action, Thriller, CrimeThe Dark Knight Collection PosterPart of The Dark Knight Collection
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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.
StarringChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron Eckhart
DirectorChristopher Nolan

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 18th, 2008 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 9th, 2008 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$185,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,004,558,444 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Thomas Tull, Michael Uslan, Kevin De La Noy, Benjamin Melniker
Production Companies:Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC
The Dark Knight on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
superherobased on comicneo-noirsuper powerorganized crimevigilantesadismboldsecret identityanti hero

The Dark Knight Collection

With minimal usage of CGI and a focus on character driven narratives, Christopher Nolan's dark, gritty portrayal of Bruce Wayne's transition into Batman and his struggles as Gotham's superhero set the precedent for modern superhero films.