The Dark Knight Review (2008) — 90% Celluloid Score
Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2008 ·
Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
Yes. The Dark Knight (2008) earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as बैटमैन २: द डार्क नाइट Batman: El caballero de la noche El caballero oscuro The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir Batman: O Cavaleiro das Trevas ダークナイト 다크 나이트 蝙蝠侠：黑暗骑士
🏆 2 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards 2009
Warner Bros. Where to watch
- HBO Max
- YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Dark Knight by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay, HBO Max |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | Prime Video, 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 exceptional (94/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.5/5).
- IMDb users score it 9.1/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
Yes — The Dark Knight earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime pick. Read our full review (5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Heath Ledger's Joker and Nolan's moral gravity make this the benchmark modern superhero film.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Dark Knight (2008) Review: A Crime Epic in a Cape
★★★★★
The Dark Knight is Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel, a sprawling crime epic in which Heath Ledger's Joker tests Gotham's moral limits. It still sets the bar.
Yes. It remains the benchmark superhero film, a gripping crime epic driven by Heath Ledger's Joker, and essential viewing for adults and older teenagers.
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The Dark Knight: frequently asked questions
Is The Dark Knight worth watching?
Yes. The Dark Knight (2008) has a Celluloid Score of 90%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight?
In the United States, The Dark Knight 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; Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
What is The Dark Knight rated?
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, 13+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Cillian Murphy.
What is the Metascore for The Dark Knight?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Dark Knight is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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