The Dark Knight (2008)
Audiences love it.
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The Dark Knight is streaming in France on HBO Max.
What the audience says
The Dark Knight sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It carries an 8.5/10 on TMDB across 36,930 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 32m on it?
2h 32m of English action, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 36,930 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 across 36,930 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? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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