Black Knight (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Black Knight is a 2001 adventure comedy directed by Gil Junger, starring Martin Lawrence and Marsha Thomason. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $40 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Gil Junger
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Knight About?
The premise of Black Knight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Working at a medieval-themed amusement park, Jamal’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a mysterious chain. He's suddenly transported to 14th-century England, finding himself embroiled in a conflict against an oppressive king. To survive, he must team up with a disgraced knight and a resourceful maid, navigating a dangerous world of medieval intrigue and adventure.
Black Knight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- knight
- sword duel
- time travel
- knights of the round table
- time travel comedy
- round table
- arthurian legend
- back in time
- reference to a connecticut yankee in king arthur's court
- backward time travel
- accidental time travel
- 20th century
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- reference to time travel
- male time traveler
- two word title
- sequel baiting
- set up for unmade sequel
- open ended
- 1300s
- 14th century
- sex scene
- binaca
- reference to ikea
- reference to tic tac
- reference to mariah carey
- reference to denzel washington
- reference to texaco
- public execution
- beheading
- year 2001
- year 1328
- head on a pike
- reference to stuckey's
- frappuccino
- reference to wonder bread
- reference to shaquille o'neal
- title spoken in dialogue
- checkmate
- gruel
- poop on face
- reference to kobe bryant
- rope a dope
- posing as a sorcerer
- impersonating a messenger
- reference to al sharpton
- reference to rodney king
- reference to king arthur
- dual wielding swords
- pretending to be a sorcerer
- spray paint
Black Knight Cast
Martin Lawrence leads the cast, with Marsha Thomason. Directed by Gil Junger.
- Director Gil Junger
More from Gil Junger
More films directed by Gil Junger, best-rated first: 10 Things I Hate About You, Think Like a Dog, Santa’s Little Helper and Christmas Bounty.
Black Knight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Black Knight 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 53% User score
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Black Knight Plot Summary
What happens in Black Knight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At Medieval World, a laid-back worker named Jamal Walker—the man the park staff mostly ignores when it comes to responsibility—faces the looming threat of stiff competition from a rival attraction called Castle World. The story quickly makes clear that Jamal’s boss is repeatedly disappointed by his tendency to avoid hard work, even as Jamal goes about his daily chores with a shrugging charm. While cleaning the moat, he reaches for a medallion that seems to pulse with unseen energy, and in a flash of light he’s pulled from the present into a rugged, 1328 England.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Knight, scene by scene
Black Knight Box Office & Budget
Black Knight grossed $40 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 80% of what it cost. $33.4 million came from the US and Canada and $6.5 million (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40M
80% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $33.4M
- International
- $6.5M
- Budget
- $50M
Black Knight Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Black Knight.
How Well Do You Know Black Knight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the park employee who is transported to medieval England?
Cars in Black Knight
3 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 1974 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1974 Chevrolet Chevy Van Background role -
1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty Background role
Black Knight Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Locuras en la Edad Media” and “흑기사”.
- Also known as
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- Locuras en la Edad Media
- 흑기사
- 중세로 가다
- Черный рыцарь
- Gagyi lovag
- Ένας Ιππότης Μαύρα Χάλια
- Loucuras na Idade Média
- O Cavaleiro Negro
- Ritter Jamal - Eine schwarze Komödie
- Le Chevalier black
- El caballero negro
- Fekete lovag
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- Чёрный рыцарь
- Černý rytíř
- Czarny rycerz
- האביר השחור
- Черният рицар
- Kara Şövalye
- 黑骑士
- Čierny rytier
- Črni vitez
- Juodasis riteris
- Чорний лицар
- ブラック・ナイト
- แบล็ค ไนท์ อัศวินต่อมหลุด หลงยุค
- Crni vitez
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Movies Like Black Knight
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Black Knight, A Knight's Tale and The Black Knight Returns.
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The Black Knight 1954 -
A Knight's Tale 2001 -
The Black Knight Returns 2009 -
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Knights of the Round Table 1954 -
Last Knights 2015 -
The Green Knight 2021 -
A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court 1995 -
Knights 1993 -
A Knight's War 2025 -
Black Arrow 1985 -
Time Trackers 1989
Black Knight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Black Knight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Knight?
Black Knight runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Black Knight released?
Black Knight was released on November 21, 2001.
Who directed Black Knight?
Black Knight was directed by Gil Junger.
More films by Gil Junger Who is in the cast of Black Knight?
Black Knight stars Martin Lawrence and Marsha Thomason.
How much did Black Knight make at the box office?
Black Knight grossed $40 million worldwide ($33.4 million domestic, $6.5 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Black Knight rated?
Black Knight has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Black Knight have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Knight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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