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Movie Info

Release Date: July 16, 2008
Runtime: 152 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Crime Action Thriller
Budget: $185,000,000
Revenue: $1,004,558,444
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
94%
Tomatometer
85
85/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.5/10
TMDB
35,396 votes
9.1/10
IMDb
3,151,516 votes
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The Dark Knight

2008

"Justice wears a mask, chaos wears a smile."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Batman (El caballero oscuro) - 2. El caballero oscuro? 🇫🇷 FR: Batman, Le Chevalier Noir? 🇩🇪 DE: Batman - The Dark Knight? 🇮🇹 IT: Il cavaliere oscuro? 🇹🇷 TR: Batman: Kara Şövalye All international titles (16) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
1
BAFTA
1
Year Festival Category Winner
2009 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger
2009 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Available in Romania on Netflix

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Box Office

Budget: $185,000,000
Revenue: $1,004,558,444
Profit $819,558,444
ROI +443% (5.4x)

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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.

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The Dark Knight is directed by Christopher Nolan .

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Dark Knight

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  • The character of Harvey Dent was originally intended to be a more straightforward antagonist, but Aaron Eckhart's performance brought a complex, layered portrayal that added depth to the character's transformation into Two-Face.

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  • Christopher Nolan has stated that he drew inspiration from a variety of crime thrillers and political dramas, which influenced the film's darker tone and complex narrative structure, setting it apart from traditional superhero films.

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  • During the bank heist scene, a continuity error occurs when the Joker's clown mask briefly appears on the ground after he takes it off, but it is missing in subsequent shots before reappearing.

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