The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
English · Action / Crime · 165 min · G
★ 7.8 Solid 25,049 ratings
Released 27 Jul 2012
Page updated 4 Oct 2026
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Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.8 from 25,049 ratings on TMDB
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The Dark Knight Rises is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
What the audience says
The Dark Knight Rises has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 25,049 ratings, well above what most films manage.
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 25,050 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 45m
- you're after something harder. It's rated G
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 across 25,050 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? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast

Christian Bale
Bruce Wayne

Gary Oldman
Commissioner Gordon

Tom Hardy
Bane

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Blake

Selina

Marion Cotillard
Miranda
Where to watch in Japan
Amazon Prime VideoU-NEXTHBO Max on U-Next
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesFOD
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Dark Knight Rises worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.8/10 on audience ratings. 2h 45m of English action with a crime streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 25,050 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Dark Knight Rises?
You can stream The Dark Knight Rises in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
When is The Dark Knight Rises coming to streaming?
The Dark Knight Rises is already streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
Is The Dark Knight Rises family friendly?
The Dark Knight Rises is rated G, suitable for family viewing.
What language is The Dark Knight Rises in?
The Dark Knight Rises is an English film (Action / Crime).
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