A Knight's Tale

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A Knight's Tale

PG-13

2001

2h 12m

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Romance

History

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

03/06/2018

There are worse crimes than crowd pleasing, but at least do it with some finesse.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

4/5

Slightly edgy medieval tale with rock music.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

06/24/2006

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.

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Jul 9

The stylistic calling card of setting jousting matches to Thin Lizzy and Queen is as silly as it is endearing.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Jul 3

4.5/5

It's one of those films that, when described, sounds absolutely ridiculous and implausible, but which, when seen, turns out to be pleasantly surprising. "A Knight's Tale" has aged very well. [Full review in Spanish].

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

04/17/2025

5/10

Its medieval tale offers some moments of heroism with Ledger as the town knight, but unfortunately the plot is hopelessly corny. [Full review in Spanish]

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chris

05/21/2025

Fun jaunt into medieval times with a hint of modern day flavor. It’s a family friendly story of someone that rose from the bottom of society to great heights.

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Michael A

@Kinich61 6d

Absolutely hilarious and incredibly done movie!

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Lucas L

@RT95677568 Jul 16

One of my absolute favourite movies. Wonderful cast and performances, fun atmosphere and amazing script. I could watch this every week.

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Jessica W

@RT08839421 Jun 7

Nostalgia. A good light hearted fun movie with likable characters. Unserious in the best way.

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Nikita J

@RT33922640 Jun 1

From the casting to the comedy, to the acting and the score this is pretty much a perfect movie! One that is easy to watch again and again! The boys are back town ✨

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Ed H.

@RT82347108 May 12

Funny movie. Loved it

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Brian Helgeland

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Heath Ledger

William

Mark Addy

Roland

Rufus Sewell

Count Adhemar

Paul Bettany

Chaucer

Shannyn Sossamon

Lady Jocelyn

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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: Finestkind, Black and Blu Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Dialogue|Action/Violence|Some Nudity)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, History, Drama
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)