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The Dark Knight Rises

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2012 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Dark Knight Rises?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
88% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 45m
Cast
Christian Bale , Tom Hardy , Gary Oldman , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Anne Hathaway , Marion Cotillard , Morgan Freeman , Michael Caine , Matthew Modine , Alon Aboutboul

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, drama, thriller pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?

    Yes — The Dark Knight Rises earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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