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Black Knight (2001)

โ€œA comedy about a man out of his time and out of his mind.โ€

5.5/10 ยท 1,267 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

#140 of 148 films from 2001 #2689 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gil Junger ยท Written by Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, Gerry Swallow, Don Rhymer

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Overview

After nearly drowning, an employee working at a medieval amusement park awakens to find himself in 14th century England.

Cast

Martin Lawrenceas Jamal Walker / Skywalker
Marsha Thomasonas Victoria la camarera / Nicole
Tom Wilkinsonas Sir Knolte of Marlborough
Jeannette Weegaras Princess Regina
Vincent Reganas Percival, Leo's Chief Henchman
Daryl Mitchellas Steve
Michael Countrymanas Phillip, Leo's Chamberlain
Kevin Conwayas King Leo
Erik Jensenas Derek
Isabell O'Connoras Mrs. Bostick, 'Medieval World' Owner
John Croninas Dancer
Michael Burgessas Ernie
Mark Evansas Dancer
Kevin Stillwellas Knight #1

Facts

Release dateNovember 21, 2001
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$33,422,806 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0265087

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Questions

How long is Black Knight?
Black Knight runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Black Knight worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 1,267 votes, which places it #140 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 6%) and #2689 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Black Knight?
Black Knight was directed by Gil Junger. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), If Only (2004).
Who stars in Black Knight?
Martin Lawrence as Jamal Walker / Skywalker; Marsha Thomason as Victoria la camarera / Nicole; Tom Wilkinson as Sir Knolte of Marlborough; Jeannette Weegar as Princess Regina; Vincent Regan as Percival, Leo's Chief Henchman; Daryl Mitchell as Steve.
What is Black Knight rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Black Knight?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17783.

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