The Dark Knight vs The Place Beyond the Pines
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Place Beyond the Pines). The Place Beyond the Pines is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 32m. The Dark Knight is the older of the two (2008 against 2013). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Dark Knight | The Place Beyond the Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 32m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Derek Cianfrance |
| Main cast | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall | Bradley Cooper, Ben Mendelsohn, Bruce Greenwood, Ray Liotta, Dane DeHaan |
Synopsis
The Dark Knight
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.
The Place Beyond the Pines
A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
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