The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
English superhero 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 44m 164 min
- Released
- 20 July 2012
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Dark Knight Rises has a runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes (164 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 20 July 2012. It is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast
- Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman, Nestor Carbonell, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy, Matthew Modine
- Cinematography
- Wally Pfister
- Editing
- Lee Smith
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Bob Kane, David S. Goyer
- Produced by
- Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven
- Production
- DC Comics, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy Inc.
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $250 million
- Box office
- $1.08 billion
- Set in
- Asia
- Filmed in
- New York City, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Florence
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 July 2012
- 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 Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises has a runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes, or 164 min.
When did The Dark Knight Rises release?
The Dark Knight Rises released on 20 July 2012.
Who directed The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises is directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who is in the cast of The Dark Knight Rises?
The cast of The Dark Knight Rises includes Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy and Marion Cotillard.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight Rises online?
The Dark Knight Rises streams on Netflix.
How much did The Dark Knight Rises earn at the box office?
The Dark Knight Rises grossed $1.08 billion on a budget of $250 million.
What is The Dark Knight Rises rated in the US?
The Dark Knight Rises is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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