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A Knight's Tale (2001)

“He will rock you.”

6.9/10 · 3,515 votes 2h 13m pg-13 ActionAdventureRomanceDrama

#50 of 148 films from 2001 #761 of 2168 in action

Directed by Brian Helgeland · Written by Brian Helgeland

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Overview

William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.

Cast

Heath Ledgeras William Thatcher
Rufus Sewellas Count Adhemar
Shannyn Sossamonas Jocelyn
Paul Bettanyas Geoffrey Chaucer
Laura Fraseras Kate
Mark Addyas Roland
Alan Tudykas Wat
Bérénice Bejoas Christiana
Scott Handyas Germaine
James Purefoyas Colville
Leagh Conwellas Young William Thatcher
Christopher Cazenoveas John Thatcher
Steven O'Donnellas Simon the Summoner
Jonathan Slingeras Peter the Pardoner

Facts

Release dateMay 11, 2001
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$117,487,473 (1.8× budget)
IMDbtt0183790

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Questions

How long is A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is A Knight's Tale worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 3,515 votes, which places it #50 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 67%) and #761 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale was directed by Brian Helgeland. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 42 (2013), Legend (2015), Payback (1999).
Who stars in A Knight's Tale?
Heath Ledger as William Thatcher; Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar; Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn; Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer; Laura Fraser as Kate; Mark Addy as Roland.
What is A Knight's Tale rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Knight's Tale?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63887.

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