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Knights of Badassdom (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Knights of Badassdom (2014) movie poster

Knights of Badassdom is a 2014 adventure horror film directed by Joe Lynch, starring Peter Dinklage, Ryan Kwanten and Steve Zahn. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $123,854 worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
67%
worldwide gross
$123.9K
Metascore
56
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Knights of Badassdom (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Joe Lynch
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Knights of Badassdom About?

The premise of Knights of Badassdom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Three longtime friends, played by Peter Dinklage, Ryan Kwanten, and Steve Zahn, are enjoying a live-action role-playing game when they accidentally summon a genuine, dangerous supernatural force. Now, they must embrace their roles as heroes and use their skills to defeat the malevolent entity they’re responsible for unleashing, fighting to protect their world from impending doom.

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Cast & crew

Knights of Badassdom Cast

Peter Dinklage leads the cast, with Ryan Kwanten and Steve Zahn. Directed by Joe Lynch; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Joe Lynch

More films directed by Joe Lynch, best-rated first: Mayhem, Suitable Flesh, Point Blank and Everly.

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Ratings

Knights of Badassdom Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Knights of Badassdom 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Plot

Knights of Badassdom Plot Summary

What happens in Knights of Badassdom 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

In a charming rustic forest, a group of friends sets out on an exciting LARP adventure; however, their fun is swiftly interrupted by an aggressive group of “paintballers.” Amid this chaos, Joe Revitt, played by Peter Dinklage, finds his world turned upside down when his girlfriend Beth abruptly ends their relationship. To help him cope with his heartbreak, his buddies Eric and Hung, portrayed by Steve Zahn and Ryan Kwanten, devise a plan to take him to a fantasy LARP event, believing that the thrill of the game will be just the distraction he needs.

Full summary

The whole story of Knights of Badassdom, scene by scene

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Box office

Knights of Badassdom Box Office

Knights of Badassdom grossed $123,854 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$123.9K

US & Canada
$123.9K
Videos

Knights of Badassdom Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Knights of Badassdom.

Knights Of Badassdom Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Peter Dinklage LARP Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Knights of Badassdom?

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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What motivates Joe Revitt's friends to bring him to the LARP event?

Cars

Cars in Knights of Badassdom

15 cars on screen, including the 1974 Dodge Tradesman and the 1971 Ford F-250.

All 15 cars
  • 1974 Dodge Tradesman in Knights of Badassdom 1974 Dodge Tradesman Important role
  • 1971 Ford F-250 in Knights of Badassdom 1971 Ford F-250 Important role
  • 1982 Chevrolet El Camino in Knights of Badassdom 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role
  • 1971 Ford Mustang in Knights of Badassdom 1971 Ford Mustang Minor role
Details

Knights of Badassdom Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Рыцари королевства Крутизны” and “Rycerze (nie) na niby”.

Also known as
  • Рыцари королевства Крутизны
  • Rycerze (nie) na niby
  • אבירי באדאסדום
  • Los juegos del desmadre
  • Badassdom Şövalyeleri
  • Рицари от съвремието
  • I nerd che fecero l'impresa
  • Um Jogo Legendário
  • 마법의 제왕
  • 坏蛆骑士
  • Hudi vitezi
  • Лицарі королівства Крутизни
+1 more
  • อัศวินสุดเพี้ยน เกรียนกู้โลก

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FAQ

Knights of Badassdom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Knights of Badassdom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Knights of Badassdom?

Knights of Badassdom runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Knights of Badassdom released?

Knights of Badassdom was released on January 21, 2014.

Who directed Knights of Badassdom?

Knights of Badassdom was directed by Joe Lynch.

More films by Joe Lynch

Who is in the cast of Knights of Badassdom?

Knights of Badassdom stars Peter Dinklage, Ryan Kwanten and Steve Zahn, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Knights of Badassdom make at the box office?

Knights of Badassdom grossed $123,854 worldwide.

How is Knights of Badassdom rated?

Knights of Badassdom has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic, 56% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Knights of Badassdom have a post-credit scene?

No. Knights of Badassdom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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