A Knight's Tale

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

Released: May 11, 2001

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DVD Released: September 25, 2001

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  • 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
  • June 1, 2008
    Love this movie! The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard.
  • April 29, 2008
    One of the best films ever made, purely because it is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining films to watch. This was one of the first films, if not the first, of Heath Ledger's movies that I saw. After this movie I completely fell in love with him and his movies, If you ever... ...( read more )
  • June 18, 2009
    Love,Love,Love this movie and it only makes a awsome movie for one reason and it is for the most talented actor so far in my eyes.

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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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  • 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
  • WhaaatANoodle
    August 13, 2007
    iv watched this movie god knows how many times i love this movie!!!!!!! =]=]

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