A Knight's War (2025): Cast, Ratings & Plot
A Knight's War is a 2025 action horror film starring Matthew Ninaber as William, Kristen MacCulloch and Jeremy Ninaber. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and was made on a reported $50,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
What Is A Knight's War About?
The premise of A Knight's War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A valiant knight embarks on a perilous journey into a dangerous realm to rescue the Chosen One's soul. Facing witches, demons, and ruthless adversaries, he discovers that her return could unleash chaos and doom humanity.
A Knight's War Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burned to death
- brother brother relationship
- betrayal
- blood
- castle
- decapitation
- dagger
- deception
- deal with the devil
- death
- girl
- demon
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- forest
- frozen lake
- fire
- masked villain
- mask
- medieval
- magic
- knife
- murder
- mother daughter relationship
- neck breaking
- medieval fantasy
- medieval times
- rescue
- prophecy
- prophecy in a dream
- revenge
- portal to hell
- stabbed in the back
- servant of hell
- severed head
- snow
- saving the girl
- sword and fantasy
- sword and sorcery
- sword
- stabbed through back
- sword and sorcery fantasy
- knight
- teleportation
- sword fight
- weapon
- severed arm
- witch
- husband kills his wife
- witchcraft
- multiple deaths
- sword in stone
A Knight's War Cast & Characters
Matthew Ninaber leads the cast as William, with Kristen MacCulloch as Malenor and Jeremy Ninaber as Bhodie.
- Matthew Ninaber as William
- Kristen MacCulloch as Malenor
- Jeremy Ninaber as Bhodie
- Raechel Fisher as Lilith
Also Starring in A Knight's War
· 6 more- Kristen Kaster Avalon
- Ariel Gerard Hope
- Sasha Ormond Isem
- Jeremy Dueck Priest
- Shane Nicely Keeper
- Sadie Jantzi Young Avalon
A Knight's War Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate A Knight's War 4.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 79/100, strongest in sensory experience (85) and weakest in story & flow (65).
A Knight's War Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, A Knight's War boasts a striking visual presence and immersive sensory experience but struggles with narrative originality and pacing. Across reviews, praise for the film’s inventive production design, gritty practical effects, and cohesive low-budget style is nearly unanimous. However, remarks about flat dialogue, occasional pacing lulls, and familiar genre tropes temper enthusiasm. Ultimately, the balance of strong atmosphere and technical resourcefulness offsets structural weaknesses, yielding a solid but uneven fantasy adventure.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
In terms of art and craft, the film’s resourceful production design and disciplined cinematography stand out. Critics and audiences alike commend the inventive low-budget visuals, costumes, and set pieces for their cohesive dark fantasy style. While occasional limitations in lighting and framing surface, the overall visual execution conveys a compelling, genre-appropriate aesthetic.
- Character & Emotion 70
When it comes to character and emotion, the ensemble delivers generally solid performances supported by strong casting choices. Viewers note effective portrayals of stoic knights and brooding antagonists, and several commentators praise unexpected depth in key figures. However, flat dialogue and uneven emotional beats limit full engagement with some relationships. Overall, the character work remains serviceable yet occasionally muted.
- Story & Flow 65
In terms of story and flow, A Knight’s War delivers a familiar but engaging dark fantasy narrative. Reviewers appreciate the steady pacing of action set pieces and the clear moral arc, while noting that originality is limited and certain plot turns feel derivative. Mixed remarks on dialogue depth and cohesion indicate uneven narrative momentum, leaving the storyline serviceable but not groundbreaking.
- Sensory Experience 85
When it comes to sensory experience, the film excels in crafting a vivid auditory and visual atmosphere. The soundtrack’s brooding tones and meticulous sound design complement striking practical effects and dynamic fight scenes, reinforcing the dark fantasy mood. Some viewers note occasional rough edges in mixing, yet the overall stylistic consistency firmly anchors the film’s immersive quality.
- Rewatch Factor 80
When it comes to rewatch factor, many find lasting appeal in the film’s atmospheric strengths and genre fidelity. The steady stream of action set pieces, coupled with rich dark fantasy visuals, encourages repeat viewings for fans of the style. Although narrative familiarity may reduce novelty on subsequent watches, the film’s mood and practical craftsmanship sustain a reasonable replay value.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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TMDB 63% User score
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A Knight's War Plot Summary
What happens in A Knight's War 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 a jousting tournament set in 14th-century Europe, the story follows a group of squires: William Thatcher, Roland, and Wat, who are devastated by the death of their master, Sir Ector, just before he could claim victory. Struggling with their newfound uncertainty, William decides to don Sir Ector’s armor in a bold attempt to impersonate him and claim the tournament’s prize for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of A Knight's War, scene by scene
A Knight's War Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip The Forbidden Gate
- Clip Demon
How Well Do You Know A Knight's War?
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 War Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “骑士的战争” and “Путь рыцаря”.
- Also known as
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- 骑士的战争
- Путь рыцаря
- 騎士之戰
- Войната на рицаря
- Rat vitezova
- Cuộc Chiến Của Hiệp Sĩ
- Війна лицарів
- A Guerra de um Cavaleiro
- La profecía del guerrero
- La Profecia del Guerrero
- 나이츠 워
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A Knight's War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Knight's War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Knight's War?
A Knight's War runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was A Knight's War released?
A Knight's War was released on February 7, 2025.
Who is in the cast of A Knight's War?
A Knight's War stars Matthew Ninaber as William, Kristen MacCulloch as Malenor and Jeremy Ninaber as Bhodie, among 10 credited actors.
What was the budget of A Knight's War?
A Knight's War had a reported budget of $50,000.
How is A Knight's War rated?
A Knight's War has 4.7/10 on IMDb and 63% on TMDB.
Does A Knight's War have a post-credit scene?
No. A Knight's War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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