Is The Dark Knight scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Dark Knight for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Dark Knight in the US?

The Dark Knight streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Dark Knight?

The Dark Knight runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

Is The Dark Knight suitable for kids?

The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20082h 32mAction / Thriller / Crime

The Dark Knight

Name: The Dark Knight
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2008-07-16
Duration: 152 min

Welcome to a world without rules.

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Dark Knight at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 32m

At 2h 32m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and crime.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 36,952 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Dark Knight tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 32m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 36,952 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Dark Knight

Is The Dark Knight scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dark Knight for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight in the US?: The Dark Knight streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TNT, and 3 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Dark Knight?: The Dark Knight runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
Is The Dark Knight suitable for kids?: The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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