The Dark Knight (2008)
English action film directed by Christopher Nolan
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 33m 153 min
- Released
- 18 July 2008
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 18 July 2008. It is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Heath Ledger.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast
- Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman, Eric Roberts, Colin McFarlane, Chin Han, Anthony Michael Hall, Melinda McGraw
- Cinematography
- Wally Pfister
- Editing
- Lee Smith
- Written by
- Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Bob Kane, David S. Goyer, Bill Finger
- Produced by
- Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, DC Comics, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy Inc.
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $185 million
- Box office
- $1.01 billion
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; MTV Movie Award for Best Villain; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- Batman
- Set in
- Gotham City, Hong Kong
- Filmed in
- Los Angeles, Chicago, Hong Kong, Pinewood Studios
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 July 2008
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes, or 153 min.
When did The Dark Knight release?
The Dark Knight released on 18 July 2008.
Who directed The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight is directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who is in the cast of The Dark Knight?
The cast of The Dark Knight includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight online?
The Dark Knight streams on Netflix.
How much did The Dark Knight earn at the box office?
The Dark Knight grossed $1.01 billion on a budget of $185 million.
What is The Dark Knight rated in the US?
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Dark Knight based on a true story or a book?
The Dark Knight is based on Batman.
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