Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedChristopher Nolan directs this 2012 action, crime, drama, and thriller, concluding a grounded take on the caped vigilante. Years after taking the blame for another man's crimes, the hero lives in exile until a masked terrorist threatens to bring the city to its knees, forcing a reluctant return. The tone is somber and epic, weighing themes of sacrifice, redemption, fear, and resilience against large-scale spectacle. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.8, it appeals to fans of ambitious superhero cinema who appreciate weighty stakes, moral complexity, and a sweeping, dramatic finale.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne
Gary Oldman
Commissioner Gordon
Tom Hardy
Bane
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Blake
Anne Hathaway
Selina
Marion Cotillard
Miranda
Morgan Freeman
Fox
Michael Caine
Alfred
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Movie Info
Release Date
July 17, 2012
Runtime
2h 45m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director