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First Knight

1995Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Jerry Zucker

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July 7, 1995 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
July 7, 1995
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$128 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

I Am the Noun, Take Up My Sword, Standard Hero Reward +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream First Knight?"

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Where can I stream First Knight?

In the United States, First Knight streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is First Knight worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 57).

Is First Knight okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is First Knight good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is First Knight plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does First Knight use?

I Am the NounTake Up My SwordStandard Hero RewardStock ScreamBig "NO!"I Want My Beloved to Be HappyFour-Star BadassHoist by His Own PetardInexplicably AwesomeHollywood HistoryBad BossNominal Importanceand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 tropes for it, including I Am the Noun, Take Up My Sword, and Standard Hero Reward.