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The Green Knight

  • 20212021
  • 1515
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
85K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
127
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Dev Patel in The Green Knight (2021)
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, THE GREEN KNIGHT tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
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A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
85K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
127
31
  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writer
    • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Joel Edgerton
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Lowery
  • Writer
    • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Joel Edgerton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 243Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 107 nominations

    Videos9

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    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:26
    Teaser Trailer
    Dev Patel on the Roles That Changed His Life
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    How Dev Patel & 'The Green Knight' Change the Face of British Literary Heroes
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    Featurette 3:15
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    The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Feb. 17, 2020
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    Photos162

    Joel Edgerton and Dev Patel in The Green Knight (2021)
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    Alicia Vikander in The Green Knight (2021)
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    Dev Patel in The Green Knight (2021)
    David Lowery in The Green Knight (2021)
    Dev Patel in The Green Knight (2021)
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    Top cast

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    Dev Patel
    Dev Patel
    • Gawainas Gawain
    Alicia Vikander
    Alicia Vikander
    • Esselas Essel…
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • The Lordas The Lord
    Sarita Choudhury
    Sarita Choudhury
    • Motheras Mother
    Anaïs Rizzo
    Anaïs Rizzo
    • Helenas Helen
    • (as Anais Rizzo)
    Joe Anderson
    Joe Anderson
    • Parisas Paris
    Noelle Brown
    • Madamas Madam
    Nita Mishra
    • Older Sisteras Older Sister
    Tara Mae
    • Middle Sisteras Middle Sister
    • (as Tara McDonagh)
    Atheena Frizzell
    • Youngest Sisteras Youngest Sister
    Sean Harris
    Sean Harris
    • Kingas King
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Queenas Queen
    Chris McHallem
    • Lord in Waitingas Lord in Waiting
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Green Knightas Green Knight
    Emmet O'Brien
    • Magicianas Magician
    Brendan Conroy
    • Taverngoeras Taverngoer
    Donncha Crowley
    Donncha Crowley
    • Bishopas Bishop
    Barry Keoghan
    Barry Keoghan
    • Scavengeras Scavenger
    • Director
      • David Lowery
    • Writer
      • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, "The Green Knight" tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
    medieval knightsir gawain charactermythmiddle agesbased on legend255 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When honor was everything. When courage made kings.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Essel wears bells on her shroud because during the Middle Ages it was common for people who were considered unclean, such as prostitutes and lepers, to be forced to wear bells on their clothing to warn others of their presence.
    • Goofs
      The film is set in medieval Britain, but the spelling used throughout the Green Knight's letter is written in US English.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Green Knight: Well done, my brave knight. Now... off with your head.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a short scene at the very end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 93rd Academy Awards (2021)

    User reviews1.7K

    Review
    Top review
    Didn't understand it
    I thought the story was slow and confusing. I didn't understand what happened in the film at all.
    helpful•273
    166
    • Gordon-11
    • Aug 22, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ÞE GRENE KNYȝT
    • Filming locations
      • Cahir Castle, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Sailor Bear
      • BRON Studios
      • A24
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,173,321
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,790,917
      • Aug 1, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,888,418
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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