The Dark Knight Rises
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Overview
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight (2008), in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its Police force, which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
Director / Creator
Christopher Nolan
Writers
Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
Top Cast
About The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) is a Action, Crime, and Drama film from United States and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan. It runs 2 hours and 44 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Arabic.
What it's about
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight (2008), in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its Police force, which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
Cast and crew
The film stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, and Anne Hathaway in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, and David S. Goyer, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Dark Knight Rises holds a rating of 8.4/10 based on 1,964,726 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 87%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 78/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award45 wins & 103 nominations total. These numbers place The Dark Knight Rises within the broader landscape of Action and Crime cinema from 2012, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Dark Knight Rises is currently available to stream with a subscription on Max, HBO (Via Hulu), or Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Dark Knight Rises is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Crime films, The Dark Knight Rises offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2012 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Christian Bale and Tom Hardy are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Dark Knight Rises on your watchlist for later.
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