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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Brian Helgeland
Writer (WGA):
Brian Helgeland (written by)
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Release Date:
11 May 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
From peasant to knight; one man can change his stars more
Plot:
After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 10 nominations more
User Comments:
Makes Braveheart Look Historically Accurate more (609 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Heath Ledger ... William

Rufus Sewell ... Count Adhemar

Shannyn Sossamon ... Jocelyn

Paul Bettany ... Chaucer

Laura Fraser ... Kate

Mark Addy ... Roland

Alan Tudyk ... Wat

Bérénice Bejo ... Christiana (as Berenice Bejo)

Scott Handy ... Germaine

James Purefoy ... Colville
Leagh Conwell ... Young William

Christopher Cazenove ... John Thatcher
Steven O'Donnell ... Simon the Summoner (as Steve O'Donnell)
Jonathan Slinger ... Peter the Pardoner

Nick Brimble ... Sir Ector
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue.
Runtime:
132 min | 144 min (extended version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (8 channels)

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Trivia:
The phrase that Chaucer tells Will when they get to the first tournament, "I've got to go see a man about a dog," is an archaic reference for going to the bathroom. Although unlikely to have seen use in Chaucer's day, it was in use in the early-1900s. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The Eiffel Tower is seen in the long shot of Paris; the London Eye appears in the long shot of London. These are both shots of specially constructed models/mattes and the modern landmarks are there deliberately as jokes. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
William: Should we help him?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Danika (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Takin' Care Of Business more

FAQ

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36 out of 42 people found the following comment useful.
Makes Braveheart Look Historically Accurate, 15 November 2002
9/10
Author: Iok from Hiding Behind The Sofa

I first saw "A Knight's Tale" by chance. A few of us had decided on an ad hoc visit to the local cinema and selected "A Knight's Tale" simply because it sounded the least "teen" movie on the bill. We slapped down our cash and took our seats.

The movie began...

A crowd of peasants are assembled to watch the jousting. And they're singing "We Will Rock You."

My initial response was "God, this is going to be bad."

But as the movie continued, it suddenly dawned on me - I wasn't hating the movie at all! On an intellectual level, I should have been booing and throwing stuff at the screen but there's something about the sheer verve and energy of "A Knight's Tale" that just drags you in on an emotional level.

A clever script with many modern references, a good cast of likeable characters and a fantastic soundtrack (the reveal of "Golden Years" is particularly good) all add up to make "A Knight's Tale" one of the most entertaining mainstream movies I've seen in a long time.

Normally I hate "popcorn" movies - not because I consider them "low brow" or an insult to the intelligence, but because they're shallow, tired and lack soul. Yet "A Knight's Tale" is different. No, it won't change your life and it won't make you ponder your place in the universe. But it will entertain you.

If you're looking for an "old fashioned" good vs. evil movie with a twist, or your copy of "The Princess Bride" is wearing thin, check out "A Knight's Tale."

8/10

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