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Movies like The Dark Knight: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Dark Knight (2008), start with Batman, The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Dark Knight as action, thriller, crime. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman (1989) | Fantasy, Action, Crime | 126 min | 7.2/10 | HBO Max |
| The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | Action, Crime, Thriller | 165 min | 7.8/10 | HBO Max |
| Batman Begins (2005) | Drama, Crime, Action | 140 min | 7.7/10 | HBO Max |
| The Batman (2022) | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 177 min | 7.7/10 | HBO Max |
| Rush Hour 2 (2001) | Action, Comedy, Crime | 90 min | 6.8/10 | Paramount+ |
| Rush Hour (1998) | Action, Comedy, Crime | 97 min | 7.1/10 | Paramount+ |
Why each one fits
Batman
1989 · Fantasy, Action, Crime · 126 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Action and Crime with The Dark Knight. Released 19 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains.
US streaming: HBO Max
The Dark Knight Rises
2012 · Action, Crime, Thriller · 165 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Action and Crime with The Dark Knight. Released 4 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department.
US streaming: HBO Max
Batman Begins
2005 · Drama, Crime, Action · 140 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Shares Crime and Action with The Dark Knight. Released 3 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City.
US streaming: HBO Max
The Batman
2022 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller · 177 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with The Dark Knight. Released 14 years after.
TMDB synopsis: In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
US streaming: HBO Max
Rush Hour 2
2001 · Action, Comedy, Crime · 90 min · TMDB 6.8/10
Shares Action and Crime with The Dark Knight. Released 7 years before.
TMDB synopsis: It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement.
US streaming: Paramount+
Rush Hour
1998 · Action, Comedy, Crime · 97 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Action and Crime with The Dark Knight. Released 10 years before.
TMDB synopsis: When Hong Kong Inspector Lee is summoned to Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping, the FBI doesn't want any outside help and assigns cocky LAPD Detective James Carter to distract Lee from the case.
US streaming: Paramount+
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.4/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Dark Knight Rises at 7.8/10, against 8.5/10 for The Dark Knight itself. They span 1989 to 2022 and run 90 to 177 minutes. The most common genre tags are Crime and Action. 6 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; HBO Max carries the most (4).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Dark Knight?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Batman, The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Dark Knight?
In the US on October 24, 2026: HBO Max (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.