The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
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 Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 32m on it?
2h 32m of English action, leaning thriller, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 36,768 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 32m
- you're after something harder. It's rated G
- 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
- A weekend watch with the family
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? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
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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