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Lancelot of the Lake

1974Movie1 h 25 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Robert Bresson
Written by
Robert Bresson

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Facts

April 23, 1974 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 23, 1974
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lancelot of the Lake?"

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Where can I stream Lancelot of the Lake?

In the United States, Lancelot of the Lake streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Lancelot of the Lake worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Lancelot of the Lake good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Lancelot of the Lake?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 10 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Lancelot of the Lake in English?

French

No, it was made in French.