The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight is streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Stan.
The verdict
The Dark Knight ranked near the top of that week's English film crop. It carries an 8.5/10 on TMDB across 36,768 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 152 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Australia you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Stan.
Should you spend 2h 32m on it?
2h 32m of English action, leaning thriller. That score holds across 36,768 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 across 36,768 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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 effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 32m — long |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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