The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.
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.
How intense is The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Dark Knight Rises feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepictensedarkly comic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Dark Knight Rises
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Dark Knight Rises for you?
Is The Dark Knight Rises scary?
Only a little. The Dark Knight Rises has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Dark Knight Rises gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is The Dark Knight Rises sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Dark Knight Rises OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises runs 2h 45m.
Where can I stream The Dark Knight Rises?
The Dark Knight Rises is streaming on Max.
Does The Dark Knight Rises have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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