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The Dark Knight is an drama movie directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger and Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart. The movie was written by Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay). The film has a $185 million budget with a 152-minute running time. The Dark Knight currently has a 9.0 IMDb rating, based on 1974569 and 82 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG-13.
The Dark Knight release date
When does The Dark Knight come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for The Dark Knight (2008)is July 18, 2008.
When will The Dark Knight be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
The Dark Knight DVD/Blu-ray release date is PENDING. The estimated DVD release date is October 2008. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in October 2008. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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The Dark Knight budget
How much did The Dark Knight cost to make?
$185,000,000 budget
The movie cost $185 million to make.
The Dark Knight rating
PG-13 Rated
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers (under 13).
The Dark Knight reviews
9.0 IMDb 82 Metascore
The movie currently has a 9.0 of out 10 IMDb rating and 82 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
The Dark Knight trailer
The Dark Knight plot summary
What is The Dark Knight 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.
Synopsis from IMDb – When the menace known as the Joker emerges from his mysterious past, he wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham. The Dark Knight must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
The Dark Knight cast
Who is in The Dark Knight?
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Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman |
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Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth |
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Heath Ledger as Joker |
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Gary Oldman as James Gordon |
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Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face |
The Dark Knight box Office
How much did The Dark Knight make?
$1,004,558,444 worldwide
The film has made over $1.00 billion worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
The Dark Knight details
| Theatrical Release Date: | July 18, 2008 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | PENDING |
| Film Budget: | $185 million |
| Box Office: | $1.00 billion |
| Length: | 152 minutes |
| Genre: | Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Language: | English |
The Dark Knight facts
How long is The Dark Knight?
The movie is 152 minutes long (2 hours and 32 minutes).
What year did The Dark Knight come out?
The movie is out on July 18, 2008. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Christian Bale plays as Bruce Wayne / Batman.
Who is the director of The Dark Knight?
Christopher Nolan directed the movie.
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