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The Green Knight

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6.6/10
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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
104K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
932
41
    • David Lowery
    • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
    • The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Joel Edgerton
    • David Lowery
    • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
    • The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Alicia Vikander
    • Joel Edgerton
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    • 1.8KUser reviews
    • 263Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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    Dev Patel on the Roles That Changed His Life
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    Joel Edgerton and Dev Patel in The Green Knight (2021)
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    Dev Patel
    Dev Patel
    • Gawain
    Alicia Vikander
    Alicia Vikander
    • Essel…
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • The Lord
    Sarita Choudhury
    Sarita Choudhury
    • Mother
    Anaïs Rizzo
    Anaïs Rizzo
    • Helen
    • (as Anais Rizzo)
    Joe Anderson
    Joe Anderson
    • Paris
    Noelle Brown
    • Madam
    Nita Mishra
    • Older Sister
    Tara Mae
    • Middle Sister
    • (as Tara McDonagh)
    Atheena Frizzell
    • Youngest Sister
    Sean Harris
    Sean Harris
    • King
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Queen
    Chris McHallem
    • Lord in Waiting
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Green Knight
    Emmet O'Brien
    • Magician
    Brendan Conroy
    • Taverngoer
    Donncha Crowley
    Donncha Crowley
    • Bishop
    Barry Keoghan
    Barry Keoghan
    • Scavenger
      • David Lowery
      • David Lowery(written for the screen by)
      • The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
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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. She has her hair cropped for the same reason; in medieval London and many other places, prostitutes had their hair cut short as a public humiliation and punishment.
    • Goofs
      The woods that Sir Gawain goes through are clearly modern plantations of Sitka spruce (a tree that did not reach Britain until the 19th century), all planted at equal distances apart and all grown to the same size; they look nothing like the old-growth deciduous forests that would have been in medieval Britain.
    • 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.
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    User reviews1.8K

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    Not for everyone
    I could see how this movie could put some to sleep or how other people could say it's not faithful to its source material, but this is genuinely one of the most intriguing movies I have ever seen, and if you have enjoyed the past styles of a24 you will definitely enjoy this movie, as it has its high moments. Most of the negativity I see stems from people going into this movie expecting an epic tale of Game of Thrones proportions. This is not the case, and anyone who knows a24 should really have known better. This movie is enjoyable and a sight to see, so giving it your time could change your perspective.
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    • Aug 1, 2021

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2021 (United States)
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      • Cahir Castle, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
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      • Sailor Bear
      • BRON Studios
      • A24
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    • 2 hours 10 minutes
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