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A Knight's Tale (2001)

PG-13 | | Action, Adventure, Romance | 11 May 2001 (USA)
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After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

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Brian Helgeland

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Brian Helgeland

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Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heath Ledger ... William Thatcher
Rufus Sewell ... Count Adhemar
Shannyn Sossamon ... Jocelyn
Paul Bettany ... Geoffrey Chaucer
Laura Fraser ... Kate
Mark Addy ... Roland
Alan Tudyk ... Wat
Bérénice Bejo ... Christiana (as Berenice Bejo)
Scott Handy ... Germaine
James Purefoy ... Colville
Leagh Conwell Leagh Conwell ... Young William Thatcher
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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Storyline

Inspired by "The Canterbury Tales," as well as the early life of William Marshall (later First Earl of Pembroke), this is the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting. After his master dies suddenly, the squire hits the road with his cohorts Roland and Wat. On the journey, they stumble across an unknown writer, Chaucer. William, lacking a proper pedigree, convinces Chaucer to forge genealogy documents that will pass him off as a knight. With his newly-minted history in hand, the young man sets out to prove himself a worthy knight at the country's jousting competition, and finds romance along the way. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

jousting | chaucer | medieval times | knight in armour | geoffrey chaucer | See All (193) »

Taglines:

He didn't make the rules. He was born to break them. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

11 May 2001 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Knight's Tale See more »

Filming Locations:

Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$65,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,511,391, 13 May 2001, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$56,569,702

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$117,487,473
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Escape Artists, Finestkind See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (extended)

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer were actually connected in real life. Geoffrey Chaucers wife was the sister to Catherine De Roet who married the Black Princes brother John of Gaunt. See more »

Goofs

In an introduction of Adhemar by Germaine at a jousting event, Germaine says "chivalry and champagne". The movie is set roughly in the later 1300s however Bendictine monk Dom Perignon didn't claim to invent champagne until the late 1600s. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
William: Should we help him?
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Crazy Credits

As the first credits appear, the camera swings to show a constellation behind William and Jocelyn. The constellation is Orion, the Hunter. Jocelyn refers to William as the Hunter before she learns his name. See more »

Alternate Versions

There is a slight difference between the UK cinema version and the UK DVD release. In the cinematic release, the queen/Robbie Williams version of We Are The Champions starts playing when William and Jocelyn kiss just before the credits, whereas the DVD release has a different song play. However, We Are The Champions still plays over the last half of the credits. See more »

Connections

Spoofed in Shrek (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

Golden Years
Written and Performed by David Bowie
Courtesy of RZO Music, Inc.
Remixed by Tony Visconti
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Q: What is the most repeated line in this movie?
Q: What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?
Q: What song is playing when William is dancing with Jocelyn?
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If you want to watch a serious film, don't watch this!
8 August 2004 | by alancrennell – See all my reviews

Totally unbelievable.

Chronologically, historically and geographically incorrect.

Full of innumerable inaccuracies and made up of a cast who talk as though they are not from the same continent, let alone the same country! What more can I say?

I tell you what I can say, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I laughed from beginning to end and was enraptured by the sense of friendship that these people displayed.

I only wish we could all be like them!

I loved it.
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