Everything You Need to Know About The Dark Knight Rises Movie (2012)

The Dark Knight Rises

Release Date: Friday, July 20, 2012 Theaters

Director: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Christian Bale • Michael Caine • Gary Oldman • Tom Hardy • Anne Hathaway

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 45 m

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90% WILL SEE 10% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.

But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Dark Knight Rises.

Christian Bale
... Bruce Wayne / Batman

The Bride!, Amsterdam
Michael Caine
... Alfred

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Interstellar
Gary Oldman
... Jim Gordon

Parthenope, Kung Fu Panda 2
Tom Hardy
... Bane

The Bikeriders, Venom: The Last Dance
Anne Hathaway
... Selina Kyle / Catwoman

The Odyssey, Sesame Street
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
... John Blake

Greedy People, Inception
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Marion Cotillard
... Miranda Tate

Lee, Allied
Juno Temple
Venom: The Last Dance , Maleficent
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Josh Pence
... Young Ra's Al Ghul

Fun Size, Draft Day
Morgan Freeman
My Dead Friend Zoe, Ben Hur
Daniel Sunjata
... Special Forces

The Devil Wears Prada, Small Town Crime
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Matthew Modine
... Nixon

Zero Day (limited series), Resistance: 1942

Crew Behind the Film

The The Dark Knight Rises behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Christopher Nolan last directed Oppenheimer and Tenet. The film's writer David S. Goyer last wrote Terminator: Dark Fate and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenwriters: David S. Goyer
Jonathan Nolan
Producers: Christopher Nolan
Chuck Roven
Emma Thomas

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Atlas Entertainment; Batfilm Productions; DC Studios; Legendary Pictures; Syncopy Films

Production Details

What we know about the The Dark Knight Rises movie production.

Key Facts

The epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.

In helming the film, Christopher Nolan utilized IMAX cameras even more extensively than he did on The Dark Knight, which had marked the first time ever that a major feature film was even partially shot with the large-format cameras.

The Dark Knight Rises will be presented on 70-millimeter film in 102 IMAX 15/70mm locations worldwide. Christopher Nolan stated, "Having shot almost half the picture with large-format IMAX film cameras, it is very important to me that we show The Dark Knight Rises in the IMAX film format wherever possible. Audiences everywhere should be assured that every presentation of the film will be of the highest standard—having benefited from the clarity and depth IMAX cameras offer. However, these 102 screens will showcase the original IMAX film photography in its optimum form, and I hope anyone who has an opportunity to experience the film in these theatres will seek it out."

Production Updates for The Dark Knight Rises

Apr 2012

Completed

Changed The Dark Knight Rises movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Nolan presented Warner Bros. his first cut of the movie

Dec 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. THR reported that Nolan is editing the movie in December and will show the studio a cut in a couple of months.

May 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Nov 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to begin April 4, 2011.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Aug 2009

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Oct 2008

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. Concept movies are rumored films with little to no official development.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 45 m
Tagline: The Legend Ends
Also known as: Batman 3, Dark Knight Sequel, Magnus Rex, Fox Hills Green
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Dark Knight Rises was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 20, 2012. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Grassroots, The Well-Digger's Daughter and Hara-Kiri.

Movie Theaters

2012-07-20 Theaters

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray / 4K

2012-11 Estimated Release DVD
2012-12-04 DVD
2012-12-04 Blu-ray 4K

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Questions

Who are the villains? Jan. 24, 2012

Answer question

Bane and Catwoman

Feb. 21, 2012

For speculation sake, Wikipedia has a list of every Batman villain. Link Link

Feb. 23, 2012

Is Robin in this movie? Jan. 24, 2012

Answer question

Christopher Nolan has said that he would not put Robin in his Batman movies. However, there was a hint about Robin in the trailer. Link

Feb. 23, 2012

Does Batman / Bruce Wayne die in this film? Dec. 20, 2011

Answer question

This is a popular question, but clearly one that involves spoilers and plot secrets that should not be available until the movie comes out.

Dec. 21, 2011

Is this really the last Batman movie or is it just a conclusion to this trilogy? Dec. 20, 2011

Answer question

As examples, look at what happened with the Spider-Man and Bourne movie.

Feb. 21, 2012

The president of the Warner Bros. motion picture group told Los Angeles Time that the studio wants a Justice League movie and "have to reinvent Batman…Chris Nolan and [producing partner and wife] Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is." Link

Feb. 21, 2012

It is the end of the trilogy. Christopher Nolan and Chritian Bale have both stated that they will not participate in another Batman movie. Warner Bros. has not confirmed their plans for Batman, but given the history of other successful film franchises, it seems likely that there would eventually be another Batman movie with a new director and cast.

Dec. 21, 2011

Who is John Blake? Dec. 18, 2011

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer, Inception) is playing a cop named John Blake. There is speculation the name could be an alias. Link

Feb. 27, 2012

What about DC's Justice League? Mar. 28, 2012

Answer question

See the profile linked below for updates. Link

Mar. 28, 2012

Is this movie in 3D? Apr. 1, 2012

Answer question

No.

Apr. 4, 2012

Was the big fight really in Chicago? At what locations did they film? Jan. 22, 2012

Answer question

Unlike with The Dark Knight, Rises did not film in Chicago. Locations include Scotland and England, UK; Pittsburge, Los Angeles, NYC; Romania; India. Link

Feb. 23, 2012

What was the budget? Dec. 25, 2011

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Estimated production budget is $250 million Link

Feb. 23, 2012

Who is producing it? Jan. 16, 2012

Answer question

Producers include Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas. Production studios include Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Entertainment, Legendary and Syncopy.

Feb. 23, 2012