The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
The Dark Knight Rises is streaming in Canada on Netflix, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel.
The verdict
The Dark Knight Rises has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 24,957 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 165 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Canada you can stream it on Netflix, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 45m on it?
2h 45m of English action with a crime streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 24,957 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 across 24,957 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
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 45m — long |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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