Movie connections for
The Dark Knight (2008) More at IMDbPro »

Follows

Batman Begins (2005)
Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) (V)

Followed by

Untitled Batman Project (2011)

References

"To Tell the Truth" (1956)
 -  The Joker's note is taken from the host's request "Will the real [name here] please stand up?"
From Russia with Love (1963)
 -  The Joker has a blade come out of his shoe, just like Rosa Klebb
"Batman: The Joker Is Wild (#1.5)" (1966)
 -  The Joker's Pagliacci mask is the same as his bankrobbers disguise in The Dark Knight
Bigfoot (1967)
 -  On the suspect board a photo of Bigfoot from this short film is on the wall
"The Love Boat" (1977)
 -  "Love Boat" is the title of a newspaper article
Jerry Maguire (1996)
 -  The Joker tells Batman, "You complete me."
Koroshiya 1 (2001)
 -  Both Kakihara and Joker have slits to the sides of their mouths in the shape of grins, have dyed hair, wear flamboyant outfits (purple/flannel), try to take over the mob, and act without morals. Ichi also has a blade in his shoe, like Joker.

Referenced in

"Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Spoon (#33.2)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
 -  This film is mentioned during talk about Ledger.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
 -  Bartender talks about the upcoming Batman Movie
"Saturday Night Live: Jonah Hill/Mariah Carey (#33.8)" (2008)
 -  Referenced on Weekend Update
The Dark Knight Project (2008)
"Troldspejlet: (#40.3)" (2008)
 -  reviewed in episode of Troldspejlet
Righteous Kill (2008)
 -  movie poster in the street
"Saturday Night Live: Michael Phelps/Lil' Wayne (#34.1)" (2008)
 -  Referenced during Weekend Update
"Gossip Girl: The Dark Night (#2.3)" (2008)
 -  Title reference
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.11)" (2008)
 -  Included in a $2,000 question
Sex Drive (2008)
 -  mentioned on message board during end credits
"The Office: Employee Transfer (#5.5)" (2008)
 -  On Halloween, Creed, Kevin & Dwight all dress up as the Joker
"Saturday Night Live: Paul Rudd/Beyoncé (#34.8)" (2008)
 -  Joke on Weekend Update
Take (2008/I)
 -  Jim and Jeff discuss (at length) how great the film was, and especially Heath Ledger's performance in it
"At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09" (2008)
 -  Mentioned by David during a discussion of the best movies of 2008.
The Supermarket (2009)
 -  Title mentioned
"Saturday Night Live: Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (#34.15)" (2009)
 -  It is mentioned by Hoda (Michaela Watkins) during the "Today" segment.
"De wereld draait door: (#4.107)" (2009)
 -  Van Nieuwkerk says Heath Ledger won the Oscar for this film.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Mosters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says the villan has 'Joker-like glee'
The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania (2009) (TV)
 -  Rey Mysterio dresses up like the Joker.
"Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy: Things You Never Hear (#1.22)" (2009)
 -  On #2 There is a poster in the background with someone who looks like Batman on it and is labled 'Coming Soon'
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#4.1)" (2009/I)
 -  incorrect response to $100 question
"The Simpsons: Homer the Whopper (#21.1)" (2009)
 -  One of Comic Book Guy's online acquaintances goes by the name "The Dork Knight."
Wake Up Sid (2009)
 -  Its poster is seen in Sid's room in "Wake Up Sid"
"Saturday Night Live: Ryan Reynolds/Lady Gaga (#35.2)" (2009)
 -  In the cold opening, President Obama (Fred Armisen) mentions photoshopped pictures of him as the Joker.
"90210: Environmental Hazards (#2.5)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned by Naomi
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XX (#21.4)" (2009)
 -  Dark Knight version of the Joker halloween costume.

Featured in

"A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008)
 -  Clips shown.
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008) (V)
 -  clips
"HBO First Look: The Dark Knight: Escalation (#15.11)" (2008)
 -  clips shown
"HBO First Look: The Dark Knight" (2008)
 -  clips shown
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2008-07-12)" (2008)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2008-07-19)" (2008)
 -  Clips shown for the re-review.
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Clip shown after Heath Ledger announced as winner.
15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Clips from the film are shown during the ceremony.
"At the Movies: (#6.1)" (2009)
 -  Clips shown when it is announced that this movie was No. 1 in a viewer's poll on the best movies of 2008.
81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Watchmen/Shuttle/12 (#1.2)" (2009)
 -  Footage is shown when referenced

Spoofed in

Batbabe: The Dark Nightie (2009) (V)
 -  erotic parody
"South Park: The Coon (#13.2)" (2009)
 -  The Coon and Mysterion's gruff voice, the music, plot of a villain threatening to blow up a hospital if a hero doesn't reveal his identity
"Robot Chicken: President Hu Forbids It (#4.14)" (2009)
 -  Batman struggles with his mode of transportation
"Robot Chicken: The Ramblings of Maurice (#4.16)" (2009)
 -  Two-Face begins to offer more than a 50/50 chance with things

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