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Is The Dark Knight (2008) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is The Dark Knight? 152 min. The Dark Knight (2008) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 37,087 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a action and thriller film rated PG-13, 152 min. In the US it is on HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime.
Tagline: Welcome to a world without rules.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (37,087 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Length | 152 min |
| Release | 2008-07-16 |
| Themes TMDB tags | sadism, chaos, secret identity, crime fighter, superhero, anti hero |
| People | Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | HBO Max |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 37,087 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (HBO Max)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 152 min
If you like it, try
- Batman (1989), TMDB 7.2/10
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012), TMDB 7.8/10
- Batman Begins (2005), TMDB 7.7/10
- The Batman (2022), TMDB 7.7/10
Questions
Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 37,087 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on HBO Max with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Dark Knight?
152 min.
What is The Dark Knight rated?
It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.
Who is in The Dark Knight?
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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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.