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The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight (2008) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
85

Now, before we get into what you need to know of how you can watch 'The Dark Knight' right now, here are some helpful info about the Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, DC drama flick. The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 32 min. The release date of the movie is July 18th, 2008. The movie received a user score of 85/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 34,850 community users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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."

In the mood to watch 'The Dark Knight' on any device you have handy? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Christopher Nolan-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Dark Knight' on each platform when they are available. 'The Dark Knight' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Prime Video, and Prime Video in the US.

'The Dark Knight' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on July 18th, 2008 - Buy The Dark Knight Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting December 9th, 2008 - Buy The Dark Knight DVD

Watch 'The Dark Knight' In Theaters

Showtimes on January 15th, 2026
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The Dark Knight Movies

With minimal usage of CGI and a focus on character driven narratives, Christopher Nolan's dark, gritty portrayal of Bruce Wayne's transition into Batman and his struggles as Gotham's superhero set the precedent for modern superhero films.