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The Dark Knight Rises

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2012 ·

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Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

Yes. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 45m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · UA (India) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Christian Bale , Gary Oldman , Tom Hardy , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Anne Hathaway , Marion Cotillard , Morgan Freeman , Michael Caine , Matthew Modine , Alon Aboutboul , Cillian Murphy
Streaming
HBO Max, YouTube TV
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Dark Knight Rises by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia iflix, Catchplay, HBO Max
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia iflix, HBO Max
Philippines iflix, HBO Max
South Korea Wavve
Thailand iflix, HBO Max
Turkey TV+, HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States HBO Max, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, drama, thriller pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

    Yes — The Dark Knight Rises earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, drama, thriller pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #75 (8.4/10) — The Dark Knight Rises remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The Dark Knight Rises about?

    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. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

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    The Dark Knight Rises: frequently asked questions

    Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

    Yes. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Dark Knight Rises?

    In the United States, The Dark Knight Rises streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar in India; iflix, Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; iflix, HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Dark Knight Rises?

    The Dark Knight Rises runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

    What is The Dark Knight Rises rated?

    The Dark Knight Rises is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Dark Knight Rises?

    The Dark Knight Rises is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway.

    What is the Metascore for The Dark Knight Rises?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Dark Knight Rises is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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