First Knight (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
First Knight is a 1995 action drama directed by Jerry Zucker, starring Sean Connery, John Gielgud and Richard Gere. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $127.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Jerry Zucker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is First Knight About?
The premise of First Knight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the grandeur of medieval Camelot, the valiant knight Lancelot finds himself torn between his duty and a forbidden love for the fair Guinevere. As she is betrothed to King Arthur, Lancelot must confront his feelings while protecting their realm from a growing threat of treachery and darkness. His actions will challenge his honor and the very foundation of their chivalric code, testing the strength of his love and loyalty.
First Knight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on legend
- knights of the round table
- love triangle
- arthurian legend
- king arthur character
- warlord
- horse
- love
- hostage
- rescue
- heroism
- bravery
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- courage
- castle
- great britain
- medieval times
- swordsman
- sir lancelot du lac character
- knight as protagonist
- chivalry
- epic adventure
- chivalric romance
- lancelot character
- knight
- battle
- marriage
- camelot
- excalibur
- queen
- funeral
- combat
- raid
- ambush
- wedding
- legend
- sword fight
- kidnapping
- good versus evil
- epic
- star crossed lovers
- forest
- arthurian
- cross
- superstition
- goatee
- crown
- maiden
- punched in the face
- kicked in the face
- kicked in the stomach
Where to Watch First Knight
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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First Knight Cast
Sean Connery leads the cast, with John Gielgud and Richard Gere. Directed by Jerry Zucker; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jerry Zucker
Also Starring in First Knight
· 6 moreFirst Knight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave First Knight 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 45% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 61% User score
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First Knight Plot Summary
What happens in First Knight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As King Arthur of Camelot celebrates his recent military conquests, his attention turns towards a fresh endeavor: finding a bride. However, a former Knight of the Round Table, Malagant, driven by ambition, plots to usurp the throne. Amidst this backdrop of intrigue and power struggles, Lancelot, a daring wandering swordsman, becomes entangled in a world that extends far beyond his humble village.
Full summary
The whole story of First Knight, scene by scene
First Knight Box Office
First Knight grossed $127.6 million worldwide. $37.6 million came from the US and Canada and $90 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$127.6M
- US & Canada
- $37.6M
- International
- $90M
First Knight Trailers & Videos
The trailer of First Knight.
How Well Do You Know First Knight?
9 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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Who is the main antagonist who seeks to usurp the throne?
Cars in First Knight
9 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse L V140 Important role
First Knight Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Lancelot” and “Lancelot - O Primeiro Cavaleiro”.
- Also known as
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- Lancelot
- Lancelot - O Primeiro Cavaleiro
- Lancelot El Primer Caballero
- Lancelot, le premier chevalier
- Der erste Ritter
- Λάνσελοτ: Ο Πρώτος Ιππότης
- True Knight
- トゥルーナイト
- Lañselod
- 第一武士
- Der 1. Ritter
- Lancelot : Le Premier Chevalier
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- Il primo cavaliere
- Первый рыцарь
- První rytíř
- O Primeiro Cavaleiro
- El primer caballero
- Den förste riddaren
- Az első lovag
- Lancelot - ensimmäinen ritari
- First Knight: Ridderne om det runde bord
- ראשון האבירים
- 카멜롯의 전설
- Lancelot: O Primeiro Cavaleiro
- İlk Şovalye
- Първият рицар
- トゥルー・ナイト
- Перший лицар
- Rycerz Króla Artura
- Le premier chevalier
- Lancelot: El Primer Caballero
- Prvý rytier
- Prvi vitez
- El primer cavaller
- สุภาพบุรุษยอดอัศวิน
- Cavalerii mesei rotunde
- 劍俠風流
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Movies Like First Knight
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Knights of the Round Table, Camelot and Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot.
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Knights of the Round Table 1954 -
Camelot 1967 -
Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot 2020 -
Excalibur 1981 -
A Knight's Tale 2001 -
King Arthur 2004 -
Last Knights 2015 -
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 1984 -
The Green Knight 2021 -
Lancelot: Guardian of Time 1997 -
Lancelot of the Lake 1975 -
The Black Knight 1954
First Knight FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of First Knight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is First Knight?
First Knight runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was First Knight released?
First Knight was released on July 7, 1995.
Who directed First Knight?
First Knight was directed by Jerry Zucker.
More films by Jerry Zucker Who is in the cast of First Knight?
First Knight stars Sean Connery, John Gielgud and Richard Gere, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch First Knight?
In the US, First Knight is streaming on Sony Pictures Core, Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did First Knight make at the box office?
First Knight grossed $127.6 million worldwide ($37.6 million domestic, $90 million international).
How is First Knight rated?
First Knight has 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does First Knight have a post-credit scene?
No. First Knight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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