Movie

The Dark Knight

2008 • PG-13

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation in main or significant secondary characters.

Language

moderate — The film contains some strong language including infrequent use of profanity such as 'damn' and occasional stronger words but stops short of frequent use of the most explicit profanity.

Mature Themes

heavy — Themes such as death, moral ambiguity, trauma, and mental illness are central to the story and explored in depth. The film deals with complex ethical questions and the impact of crime on society.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film contains disturbing and tense scenes including psychological threats, suspense, and frightening imagery mainly related to the Joker’s chaos and intimidation tactics.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — There are instances of romantic interest and kissing but no explicit sexual content or nudity.

Substance Use

mild — There is some brief depiction of alcohol use but drug use is not shown or glamorized.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The movie features intense and frequent violence including hand-to-hand combat, shootings, explosions, and scenes depicting death and injury. Some sequences are graphic and may be disturbing to younger viewers.