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A Knight's Tale

2001·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
64
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, sports, and class and money

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

He will rock you.

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.
Anachronistic Rock OperaMedieval Sports DramaFeel-Good Underdog StoryClass Warfare SatireQ-Brick EnergyRomantic AdventureHistorical PasticheHigh-Energy Tournament ActionHeartwarming Ensemble Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Knight's Tale legally?

A Knight's Tale is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Knight's Tale worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Knight's Tale rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is A Knight's Tale?

2 h 13 min

A Knight's Tale runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Knight's Tale?

Critics58
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate A Knight's Tale higher (73) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Knight's Tale a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$117 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is A Knight's Tale in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Knight's Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Knight's Tale in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Knight's Tale use?

Marquee Alter EgoShaming the MobHammy HeraldOne of the BoysGenre-BustingHeroic BSoDHair-Trigger TemperTake That!Running GagThe Dulcinea EffectLast-Second Word SwapArmored Collar of Durabilityand 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 storytelling tropes for A Knight's Tale, including Marquee Alter Ego, Shaming the Mob, Hammy Herald.