# The Dark Knight (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-dark-knight-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 9.1/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Action, Crime |
| Runtime | 152 min |

## Quick answer

The Dark Knight (2008) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Heath Ledger's Joker and Nolan's moral gravity make this the benchmark modern superhero film. Metascore 84/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Critics consensus

Heath Ledger's Joker and Nolan's moral gravity make this the benchmark modern superhero film.

## Synopsis

Batman raises the stakes in Gotham when the Joker unleashes chaos designed to prove that heroism itself can be corrupted from within.

## Cast

Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Dark Knight worth watching?**
The Dark Knight holds a 91% Celluloid Score. Heath Ledger's Joker and Nolan's moral gravity make this the benchmark modern superhero film.

**What is The Dark Knight about?**
Batman raises the stakes in Gotham when the Joker unleashes chaos designed to prove that heroism itself can be corrupted from within.

**Who directed The Dark Knight?**
The Dark Knight (2008) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Dark Knight?**
91% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 94%, Metascore 84/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 9.1/10.

**Where can I watch The Dark Knight?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Dark Knight page for current options.

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