Movie

The Dark Knight

“Welcome to a world without rules.”

★ 8.5(35,865)20082h 32m

The Dark Knight is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christopher Nolan
Release date: 2008-07-16
Runtime: 2h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $1,004,558,444
Budget: $185,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Part of: The Dark Knight Collection

The Dark Knight — trailer

Our take

Still the high-water mark for comic-book cinema — less a superhero film than a tense urban crime saga. Heath Ledger's Joker is the obvious draw, but it's the moral pressure-cooker plotting that holds up on rewatch.

Good for: Crime-thriller fans, not just the superhero crowd.

— the LetsFindMovie desk

About The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight is a 2008 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart. It has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 35,865 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dark Knight in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Christian Bale

Bruce Wayne

Heath Ledger

Joker

Aaron Eckhart

Harvey Dent

Michael Caine

Alfred

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Rachel

Gary Oldman

Gordon

Morgan Freeman

Lucius Fox

Monique Gabriela Curnen

Ramirez

Ron Dean

Wuertz

Cillian Murphy

Scarecrow

Chin Han

Lau

Nestor Carbonell

Mayor

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dark Knight in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Dark Knight on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Dark Knight on Netflix?+

The Dark Knight is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is The Dark Knight?+

The Dark Knight has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

Who stars in The Dark Knight?+

The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

When did The Dark Knight come out?+

The Dark Knight is a 2008 movie directed by Christopher Nolan.

What genre is The Dark Knight?+

The Dark Knight is Action, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Dark Knight?+

The Dark Knight was directed by Christopher Nolan.