The Dark Knight Rises

Name: The Dark Knight Rises
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2012-07-17
Duration: 2 h 45 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway

2012·Movie·PG-13·165 min·★ 7.8(24,437)

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“The legend ends.”

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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About The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Christopher Nolan. The cast is led by Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy. It has a runtime of 2h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 24400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Dark Knight Rises was produced by Syncopy, Legendary Pictures, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 17, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $250 million, it went on to gross $1.1 billion worldwide.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, Jonathan Nolan
Release date: July 17, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $250 million
Box office: $1.1 billion
Production: Syncopy, Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

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The Dark Knight Rises cast & crew

The Dark Knight Rises was directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, and Jonathan Nolan.

The cast features Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Tom Hardy as Bane, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Blake, Anne Hathaway as Selina, and Marion Cotillard as Miranda.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Wally Pfister, and it was produced by Christopher Nolan and Benjamin Melniker.

Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

The Dark Knight Rises holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 24,437 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 45m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Dark Knight Rises is worth a place on your watchlist.

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