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The Dark Knight Rises

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Drama), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Dark Knight Rises

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Crime, Drama), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2012
  • Released 20 Jul 2012
  • Runtime 164 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.4/10 from 1,990,749 votes
  • Metascore 78/100
  • Genres Action, Crime, Drama
  • Languages English, Arabic
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway

Direction and writing

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award. 45 wins & 103 nominations total

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