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A Knight's Tale

PG-13 Released May 11, 2001 2h 12m Action Adventure Comedy Romance TRAILER for List
59% Tomatometer 153 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Peasant-born William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) begins a quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Shanynn Sossamon) and rock his medieval world. With the help of friends (Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk), he faces the ultimate test of medieval gallantry -- tournament jousting -- and tries to discover if he has the mettle to become a legend.
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Once you get past the anachronism, A Knight's Tale becomes a predictable, if spirited, Rocky on horseback.

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David Ansen Newsweek There are worse crimes than crowd pleasing, but at least do it with some finesse. Mar 6, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Slightly edgy medieval tale with rock music. Rated: 4/5 Dec 21, 2010 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Whipping along at speed, with elaborate camera movements and rousing speeches, this knows how to engage a crowd. It's corny, of course, but a guilty pleasure: romantic, diverting, with mildly amusing modern gags. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Andrew Collins Radio Times It's tremendous, infectious fun, with a rocking soundtrack, and everyone concerned enters into the spirit of it Rated: 4/5 Feb 9, 2024 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz If all you want to do tonight is watch something funny, exciting and deeply likeable, A Knight's Tale is a vintage gem. Nov 11, 2022 Full Review Toussaint Egan Polygon An oddball comedy filled with surprising needle-drops. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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nicokush 4 A bit corny but really enjoyable to watch!! Good medieval movie. Worth viewing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Neo K An amazing movies with a great story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review Anthony H This is an excellent film. The modern take on an old story with a setting in the past but script and music of this century is an excellent mix. The acting is great, Paul Bettany is especially stand out for his portrayal of Chaucer. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review alan g Watch the first half then turn it off. Young actors with amazing chemistry. Second half unbelievable. No knight would ever joust without armor. It would be suicidal at best. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Bryan E I can't put my finger on why, but this is a movie I can watch over and over. The cast has amazing chemistry. The movie knows what it is: a light-hearted movie that never takes itself too seriously yet still delivers the kind of growth and message you would expect in something deeper. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review JonNookI A Knight's Tale is a good adventure and comedy film that takes place in 14th century Europe. It is very funny, though predictable, and has great performances all around, and it's particularly great to see Heath Ledger in another role besides Joker, which is what I know him for. It's got some emotional beats, and plenty of romance, and it's just an all-around fun film to watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Peasant-born William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) begins a quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Shanynn Sossamon) and rock his medieval world. With the help of friends (Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk), he faces the ultimate test of medieval gallantry -- tournament jousting -- and tries to discover if he has the mettle to become a legend.
Director
Brian Helgeland
Producer
Brian Helgeland, Tim Van Rellim, Todd Black
Screenwriter
Brian Helgeland
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, Finestkind, Black and Blu Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sex-Related Dialogue|Action/Violence|Some Nudity)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$56.1M
Runtime
2h 12m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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