The Dark Knight (2008)

"The Dark Knight" is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent. The movie follows Batman as he battles the Joker, a criminal mastermind who wreaks havoc on Gotham City. The film received critical acclaim for Ledger's performance as the Joker and its dark, gritty tone.