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Where to watch The Dark Knight (2008) tonight

The Dark Knight (2008) runs 2 h 32 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 8.5 from 37,212 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 32 min — ends 10:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Released
July 16, 2008
TMDB rating
8.5 / 10 from 37,212 votes
Director
Christopher Nolan
Starring
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 8:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight is 2 h 32 min long (152 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Dark Knight rated?
The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Dark Knight a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 8:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Dark Knight?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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