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The Green Knight

2021Movie2 h 10 minR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic856.3Rotten Tomatoes88%51%

An awe-inspiring, deeply unsettling adventure movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

Feels like

  • Ethereal Visual Poetry
  • Dark Arthurian Mythos
  • Surreal Psychological Journey
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Meditative Pacing
  • Nature as Antagonist
  • Existential Quest
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Arthouse Fantasy

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
David Lowery
Written by
David Lowery
Produced by
David Lowery, Tim Headington, James M. Johnston
Music by
Daniel Hart

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Facts

July 29, 2021 · 2 h 10 min · R

Released
July 29, 2021
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Ireland, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Last Chance to Quit, Adaptation Deviation, Screw This, I'm Outta Here! +9

  • Last Chance to Quit
  • Adaptation Deviation
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Dramatic Drop
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Ghostly Glide
  • Adaptational Wimp
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Kick the Dog
  • Badass Cape
  • Shown Their Work

12 of 117 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Green Knight?"

Questions about The Green Knight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Green Knight?

HuluPlex

In the United States, The Green Knight streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is The Green Knight worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Can I half-watch The Green Knight?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

What tropes does The Green Knight use?

Last Chance to QuitAdaptation DeviationScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Double-Meaning TitleDramatic DropGreater-Scope VillainGhostly GlideAdaptational WimpDecoy ProtagonistKick the DogBadass CapeShown Their Workand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 tropes for it, including Last Chance to Quit, Adaptation Deviation, and Screw This, I'm Outta Here!.