A Knight's Tale (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Knight's Tale is a 2001 action adventure film directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Heath Ledger and Mark Addy. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $117.5 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. Critics gave it 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $65M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is A Knight's Tale About?
The premise of A Knight's Tale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In medieval Europe, a spirited young man assumes the identity of a knight to compete in jousting tournaments, hoping to rise above his humble beginnings. He achieves unexpected success, captivating audiences and earning the affection of a noblewoman. However, his deception is threatened with exposure, forcing him to face the repercussions of his actions and fight for the woman he loves, even if she questions his true identity.
A Knight's Tale Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- medieval times
- knight
- london england
- jousting
- male nudity
- scottish accent
- scene after end credits
- male rear nudity
- nudity
- farting contest
- knight in armour
- letter
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- action hero
- warrior
- bridge
- heroism
- bravery
- courage
- sports hero
- cheering crowd
- chanting
- false identity
- corpse
- suit of armor
- tunic
- helmet
- scene during opening credits
- montage
- slow motion scene
- dancing
- historical fiction
- period piece
- rags to riches
- class differences
- three word title
- written by director
- gambling
- gambling addict
- betting
- money
- money problems
- silver coin
- gold
- homelessness
- friendship
- englishman abroad
- bordeaux france
- paris france
- france
- sword
A Knight's Tale Cast
Heath Ledger leads the cast, with Mark Addy. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
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Director Brian Helgeland
More from Brian Helgeland
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A Knight's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Knight's Tale 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 59% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 69% User score
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A Knight's Tale Plot Summary
What happens in A Knight's Tale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the backdrop of a 14th-century European jousting tournament, three impoverished squires—William Thatcher, Roland, and Wat—find themselves grappling with the unexpected death of their master, Sir Ector. Their fate shifts dramatically when William, driven by sheer determination and a hint of audacity, dons the armor of his deceased lord to achieve triumph in the tournament, thus securing a prize that had previously seemed unattainable.
As time progresses, William becomes infatuated with the idea of contending against nobility, despite the stringent regulations that bar commoners from such tournaments. In contrast, his companions focus on cashing in on their newfound fortune and leaving the scene. Undeterred, William persuades Roland and Wat to remain and assist in polishing his skills, motivated by an intense desire to affirm his place among the elite.
Full summary
The whole story of A Knight's Tale, scene by scene
A Knight's Tale Box Office & Budget
A Knight's Tale grossed $117.5 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $56.6 million came from the US and Canada and $60.9 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$117.5M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $56.6M
- International
- $60.9M
- Budget
- $65M
A Knight's Tale Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer and 7 clips.
- Clip William's Love Letter
- Clip William Is Entranced By Jocelyn
- Clip William Charms Jocelyn In front Of Count Adhemar
- Clip Dance Training
How Well Do You Know A Knight's Tale?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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A Knight's Tale Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “騎士風雲錄” and “Corazón de caballero”.
- Also known as
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- 騎士風雲錄
- Corazón de caballero
- O thrylos enos ippoti
- Rock You!
- Priča o vitezu
- Kato ritsarite
- Istoriya rytsarya
- Istoriya lytsarya
- Chevalier
- ロック・ユー!
- Ritter aus Leidenschaft
- История рыцаря
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- Il destino di un cavaliere
- Destino de caballero
- Coração de Cavaleiro
- Lovagregény
- Příběh rytíře
- 圣战骑士
- En riddares historia
- Прича о витезу
- Ο Θρύλος Ενός Ιππότη
- סיפורו של אביר
- Povestea unui cavaler
- 기사 윌리엄
- Ritarin tarina
- Като рицарите
- Legenda o vitezu
- Obłędny rycerz
- Şövalye
- Riterio žvaigždė
- Історія лицаря
- Príbeh o rytierovi
- อัศวินพันธุ์ร็อค
- Vitezova usoda, რაინდის ამბავი
- Huyền Thoại Hiệp Sĩ
- داستان شوالیه
- Rüütli lugu
- Història d’un cavaller
- حكاية فارس
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A Knight's Tale FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Knight's Tale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was A Knight's Tale released?
A Knight's Tale was released on May 11, 2001.
Who directed A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale was directed by Brian Helgeland.
More films by Brian Helgeland Who is in the cast of A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale stars Heath Ledger and Mark Addy.
How much did A Knight's Tale make at the box office?
A Knight's Tale grossed $117.5 million worldwide ($56.6 million domestic, $60.9 million international) on a budget of $65 million.
How is A Knight's Tale rated?
A Knight's Tale has 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does A Knight's Tale have a post-credit scene?
Yes. A Knight's Tale has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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