# The Dark Knight Rises (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-dark-knight-rises-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 165 min |

## Quick answer

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #75 (8.4/10) — The Dark Knight Rises remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #75 (8.4/10) — The Dark Knight Rises remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Matthew Modine, Alon Aboutboul

## Common questions

**Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?**
The Dark Knight Rises holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #75 (8.4/10) — The Dark Knight Rises remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Dark Knight Rises about?**
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.

**Who directed The Dark Knight Rises?**
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Dark Knight Rises?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

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

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