The Dark Knight Rises
“The legend ends.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival (IMAX 4K)
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.08B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.32x
+$831M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Dark Knight Rises
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.08B
- Production Studios
- Syncopy, Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC
Top Cast
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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
Matthew Modine
Foley
Alon Aboutboul
Dr. Pavel
Ben Mendelsohn
Daggett
Burn Gorman
Stryver
Daniel Sunjata
Captain Jones
Aidan Gillen
CIA Op
Sam Kennard
Special Ops Sergeant
Aljaž Tepina
Hooded Man #2
Nestor Carbonell
Mayor
Brett Cullen
Congressman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nolan
Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, Bob Kane
Hans Zimmer
Wally Pfister, Steve Koster, Hans Bjerno
Lee Smith
Christopher Nolan, Benjamin Melniker, Thomas Tull, Michael Uslan, Emma Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Wally Pfister
Director of Photography
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Lee Smith
Editor
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
Emma Thomas
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Charles Roven
Producer
Jonathan Nolan
Screenplay
Christopher Nolan
Screenplay
Kevin Kavanaugh
Production Design
Roberto Craciunica
Costume Design
Sy Holland
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Franklin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Lockley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official 4K TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-19
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Knight Rises
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who stars in The Dark Knight Rises?
The principal cast of The Dark Knight Rises includes Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway.
When was The Dark Knight Rises released and how long is it?
The Dark Knight Rises was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $1.08B at the worldwide box office (4.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Knight Rises?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Knight Rises was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is The Dark Knight Rises based on a book or true story?
The Dark Knight Rises is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises holds official age classifications: AU: M; CA: PG; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).