A Knight's Tale

2001·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
IMDb7.0Metacritic567.0Rotten Tomatoes60%79%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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A Knight's Tale fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History, sports, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Allan Graf, Brian Helgeland, Petr Drozda
Written by:
Brian Helgeland
Produced by:
Todd Black, Francine Maisler, Brian Helgeland
Composed by:
Carter Burwell, Gary A. Hecker, Bruce Stubblefield

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Knight's Tale

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Where can I stream A Knight's Tale legally?

YouTube TV

A Knight's Tale is included with a subscription to 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-13Violence

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

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.

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