What genre is A Knight's Tale?

A Knight's Tale is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance.

Who stars in A Knight's Tale?

James Purefoy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser, Heath Ledger appear in the main cast.

Who directed A Knight's Tale?

Brian Helgeland directed A Knight's Tale.

How long is A Knight's Tale?

A Knight's Tale runs for 2h 13m (133 minutes).

Is A Knight's Tale worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch A Knight's Tale?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

A Knight's Tale (2001)

Name: A Knight's Tale
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 133 min
Cast: James Purefoy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser, Heath Ledger

Movie 2h 13m ★ 6.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline

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A Knight's Tale is an action, adventure and drama movie from 2001. It is directed by Brian Helgeland. The cast includes James Purefoy, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk. The running time is 2h 13m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.

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Questions about A Knight's Tale

What genre is A Knight's Tale?: A Knight's Tale is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in A Knight's Tale?: James Purefoy, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser, Heath Ledger appear in the main cast.
Who directed A Knight's Tale?: Brian Helgeland directed A Knight's Tale.
How long is A Knight's Tale?: A Knight's Tale runs for 2h 13m (133 minutes).
Is A Knight's Tale worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch A Knight's Tale?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.