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The Dark Knight

8.520082h 32m12AMovieActionThrillerCrime

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…

DirectorChristopher Nolan
WritersChristopher Nolan·David S. Goyer
ProducersMichael Uslan·Kevin De La Noy

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Cast · Directed by Christopher Nolan

CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne
HLHeath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Joker
AEAaron Eckhart
Aaron Eckhart
Harvey Dent
MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Alfred
MGMaggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Rachel
GOGary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Gordon
MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Lucius Fox
MCMonique Gabriela Curnen
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Ramirez
RDRon Dean
Ron Dean
Wuertz
CMCillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Scarecrow
CHChin Han
Chin Han
Lau
NCNestor Carbonell
Nestor Carbonell
Mayor

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The Dark Knight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dark Knight?

The Dark Knight is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is The Dark Knight on Netflix?

Yes — The Dark Knight is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is The Dark Knight on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Dark Knight is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Dark Knight for free?

The Dark Knight is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to The Dark Knight?

Yes — The Dark Knight is followed by The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in the Dark Knight Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Dark Knight?

Yes — Batman Begins (2005) comes before The Dark Knight in the Dark Knight Collection.

Is The Dark Knight part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Dark Knight is part of a trilogy, alongside Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

How many movies are in the Dark Knight Collection?

There are 3 films in the Dark Knight Collection: Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).