The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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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.

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← Inspired By

Metropolis
Metropolis (1927)1
 Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago (1965)2
 Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)3
 The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers (1966)4
 Rocky III
Rocky III (1982)5

→ Influenced

Skyfall
Skyfall (2012)6
 Star Trek Into Darkness
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)7
 Man of Steel
Man of Steel (2013)8
 War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)9
 Birdman
Birdman (2014)10

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Influenced By

  1. Metropolis (1927)
    "Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi classic about a utopian city with underlying economic injustice influenced the visual themes of "The Dark Knight Rises."" Entertainment Weekly source
  2. Doctor Zhivago (1965)
    "David Lean's epic, set during the Russian Revolution, inspired the film's revolutionary themes." Entertainment Weekly source
  3. Blade Runner (1982)
    "Ridley Scott's dystopian vision influenced the atmospheric and visual style of Gotham City." Entertainment Weekly source
  4. The Battle of Algiers (1966)
    "Gillo Pontecorvo's film about urban guerrilla warfare influenced the depiction of uprising and chaos in Gotham." Thehollywoodnews source
  5. Rocky III (1982)
    "Sylvester Stallone's film inspired the narrative arc of Bruce Wayne facing a formidable adversary and regaining his strength." Christopher Nolan Explains How Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky 3 Inspired His Direction For The Dark Knight Rises Cinemablend

Influenced

  1. Skyfall (2012)
    "Released the same year as *Skyfall*, this film's themes of a hero confronting his past and a physically and mentally challenging villain draw parallels to Bond's journey in *Skyfall*." 10 Ways Skyfall Borrows From the Dark Knight Playbook Lewis Wallace WIRED
  2. Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
    "The character of Khan, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, exhibits similarities to Heath Ledger's Joker, including a nihilistic worldview and a complex relationship with the protagonist." 5 Great Films Influenced By “The Dark Knight” That Aren’t Superhero Movies Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists
  3. Man of Steel (2013)
    "Christopher Nolan's involvement in "Man of Steel" brought a darker, more realistic approach to Superman, mirroring the tone set by "The Dark Knight" trilogy." Skyfall And 9 Other Movies That Were Influenced By The Dark Knight Stephen Barker ScreenRant
  4. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
    "The film's tone and character arcs, particularly Caesar's journey, were influenced by the themes and storytelling techniques of "The Dark Knight" trilogy." 5 Great Films Influenced By “The Dark Knight” That Aren’t Superhero Movies Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists
  5. Birdman (2014)
    "While not directly influenced, "Birdman" serves as a response to the superhero genre, with Michael Keaton's character echoing themes from "The Dark Knight" regarding the impact of playing a superhero role." Skyfall And 9 Other Movies That Were Influenced By The Dark Knight Stephen Barker ScreenRant