Alan Tudyk, Berenice Bejo, Christopher Cazenove

Inspired by "The Canterbury Tales," 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...( read more  read more... ) 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.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 20 min.

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Release Date: May 11, 2001

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DVD Release Date: September 25, 2001

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  • September 29, 2009
    Painfully over-hyped. I know it?s not meant to be taken historically seriously and its meant to be 'A bit of fun' but quite frankly it?s a very weak film with such a light sprinkling of fun that I would rather watch a repeat of 'It?s a Royal Knockout'!
  • July 15, 2009
    A wonderfully fun guilty pleasure. Paul Bentley steals the show.
  • January 31, 2009
    Surprisingly funny and whilst Ledger is good, for me, Bettany steals the show with his performance as Chaucer. Tudyk is good. Good soundtrack.
  • January 13, 2009
    This movie is great and entertaining from start to finish, hilarious and cool. I prob. could give it 4 stars, maybe later, there are a couple scenes of pointless dialogue.
  • October 26, 2008
    this was actually pretty good. was on cable today and remote wasn't by me..lol. so i figure what the hell. and was worth watching... RIP Heath
  • October 26, 2009
    I really like this story. Great actors (at least goodlooking). A funny and romantic movie mixed with just a tiny bit of action at times.
  • October 25, 2009
    Good Action/Romance movie
  • October 23, 2009
    freat movie i want to see it again
  • October 22, 2009
    Heath Ledger gives the performance of a lifetime.
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    ...( read more)eath Ledger knocked out one of director Brian Helgeland's front teeth with a broomstick when the two were demonstrating a jousting move. It was several months before Helgeland's mouth had healed enough to repair the damage. He says it was the only jousting injury during filming.

Critic Reviews


May 21, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate

You might find yourself smiling and laughing all the way through it. full review

May 11, 2001
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

It will rock you -- straight to sleep. full review

May 11, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie has an innocence and charm that grow on you. full review

May 10, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A dumb summer movie done with smarts. full review

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  • paffi
    August 17, 2009
    OMG!! This is one great movie!Tudyk is awesome and Heath is just great. He really was an knight!! "You can be anything you want to be if you set your heart on it" Great cast!
  • icedtoffee22
    April 6, 2009
    "the protector of italian virganity" the on e the only..!I JUST LOVE THIS MOVIE!
  • nafenso
    October 9, 2008
    I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY ROLAND NEVER MARRIED KATE..
    BUT THIS MOVIE HAD A BEAUTIFUL CAST...
  • mzednanreh
    January 31, 2008
    well what can i say?.........i just hope he's happy with where he is now....
    he'll be sadly missed!!!
  • brokensk8er1992
    January 27, 2008
    Heath RIP This Movie Is Awesome, But It Won't Be The Same Knowing You Won't Be Here To See It Again!! RIP!
  • elissaheaton
    January 26, 2008
    love this movie I just wish Heath wasn't gone will sadly be missed .
  • Skaterdude5600
    January 24, 2008
    RIP heath leadger:(
  • mertalon
    January 24, 2008
    i just cant believe it........
    he was a knight,it realy was:(:(:(
    R.I.P. Heath Ledger
  • erikggrep
    January 22, 2008
    It is sad that with Heath Ledger's recent death, he will now be missed. If I can think of one movie whenever I think of him, I will have to go with "A Knight's Tale".
  • jet579
    October 20, 2007
    i rented this movie cos i had nothing to do and i thought it was going to a sirious movie, wasn't that exited to watch it but it turned out to be a really funny film and the acting was great , ended up watching it over and over lol i even watched the deleted scenes over and over

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