Medieval (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Medieval is a 2022 action drama directed by Petr Jákl, starring Michael Caine as Lord Boresh, Ben Foster and Roland Møller. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
What Is Medieval About?
The premise of Medieval without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a time of clashing monarchs and political intrigue, a skilled mercenary leader finds himself embroiled in a dangerous mission. Inspired by the story of Jan ika, the film follows his journey as he's tasked with protecting a noblewoman from those vying for power. Forced to confront treacherous alliances and personal betrayals, he questions his loyalties and ultimately discovers a deeper purpose beyond serving kings—fighting for the freedom of the people.
Medieval Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- czech history
- european history
- based on real person
- czech warlord
- czech aristocrat
- czech nobleman
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- 15th century
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
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- female pubic hair
- jan zizka character
- reference to jan zizka
- commander
- warlord
- aristocrat
- nobleman
- european character played by american actor
- eye patch
- czech king
- king
- violence
- fight
- warrior
- old man
- older person
- american actor plays a czech character
- american actor plays an european character
- british actor plays a czech character
- czech character played by an american actor
- czech character played by a british actor
- man wears an eye patch
- reference to the holy roman empire
- lion
- killed by lion
- knight
- military operation
- foreign actor playing czech character
- american actor playing czech character
- equestrian
- national hero
- unwashed person
- breasts
- europe
- bound and gagged
- based on true story
- central europe
- central european history
Medieval Cast & Characters
Michael Caine leads the cast as Lord Boresh, with Ben Foster as Jan Zizka and Roland Møller as Torak. Directed by Petr Jákl; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Petr Jákl
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Michael Caine as Lord Boresh -
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Roland Møller as Torak - Werner Daehn as Ulrich
Also Starring in Medieval
· 6 more- Vinzenz Kiefer Conrad
- Til Schweiger Rosenberg
- Sophie Lowe Katherine
- William Moseley Jaroslav
- Karel Roden King Wenceslas
- Matthew Goode King Sigismund
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One more film directed by Petr Jákl: Ghoul.
Medieval Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Medieval 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 67/100, strongest in character & emotion (72) and weakest in story & flow (58).
Medieval Echo Score Breakdown
Medieval delivers a visually robust entry into historical war cinema, yet its uneven narrative and tonal ambition temper its impact. Critics acknowledge the film’s immersive battle sequences and confident sword work, while many note a thin script, excessive runtime, and self‑serious aesthetic that dilute engagement. User feedback mirrors this split, praising the high production value and strong performances but criticizing pacing and accent inconsistencies. The combined sentiment points to a film that offers moments of excitement but struggles to sustain cohesion, resulting in a mixed overall impression.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of direction and visual craft, Medieval showcases confident sword choreography and a gritty production design that energizes the battle set‑pieces. Critics commend the immersive action but fault the oversaturated palette and self‑serious aesthetic, while users note occasional dubbing glitches and uneven editing. The mixed feedback suggests the film’s technical strengths are offset by inconsistent visual execution.
- Character & Emotion 72
When assessing performances, Medieval benefits from solid casting and moments of nuanced portrayals, especially in its lead and supporting actors. Positive commentary highlights the ensemble’s chemistry during combat, whereas criticism focuses on the lead’s American accent and a lack of deeper emotional resonance for some viewers. Overall, the acting is competent but occasionally undermined by cultural dissonance.
- Story & Flow 58
The film’s narrative centers on Jan Žižka’s historic rebellion, offering a premise with inherent intrigue. Reviewers commend the compelling historical backdrop but frequently cite a thin script, uneven pacing, and an identity crisis between gritty war‑film and lofty epic aspirations. These narrative shortcomings hinder sustained engagement despite occasional moments of originality.
- Sensory Experience 68
Medieval’s soundscape and visual style immerse viewers in a brutal medieval milieu, with effective battle noises and a gritty soundtrack that accentuate the combat’s intensity. Critics, however, point to an oversaturated color scheme and numbing violence that diminish visual cohesion, while users note occasional dubbing flaws. The sensory experience is powerful yet unevenly polished.
- Rewatch Factor 65
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 39% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Medieval Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Medieval from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 14th century, Wenceslaus IV from the House of Luxembourg sits on the thrones of Bohemia, Germany, and the Holy Roman Empire, but his rule is weak and debt-ridden, threatening to tear the kingdom apart. The true power lies with Michael Caine as Lord Boresh, the most formidable noble in the land, who pulls the strings behind the scenes. Against this backdrop, the film follows Jan Žižka, Ben Foster in the title role, a skilled knight, mercenary, and future Hussite commander who leads a rough-and-tumble band of fighters drawn from ex-nobles, cutthroats, and hardened veterans who now fight for coin.
Full summary
The whole story of Medieval, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Medieval Box Office & Budget
Medieval grossed $4.4 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 19% of what it cost. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $3 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
19% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
- International
- $3M
- Budget
- $23M
Medieval Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Official Red Band Trailer
- Clip MEDIEVAL | Official Clip | "Winter Is Coming" | Now Playing Exclusively In Theaters
- Clip MEDIEVAL | Official Clip | "The Kidnapping Of Lady Katherine" | Now Playing Exclusively In Theaters
- Clip MEDIEVAL | Official Clip | "Lion's Clutches" | Now Playing Exclusively in Theaters
How Well Do You Know Medieval?
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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Who held the titles of King of Bohemia, King of Germany, and Holy Roman Emperor during the film's setting?
Medieval Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Warrior of God (Jan Žižka)” and “قرون وسطی”.
- Also known as
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- Warrior of God (Jan Žižka)
- قرون وسطی
- جنگجوی خدا
- Wojna Królów
- Средневековье
- Jan Žižka
- Ján Žižka
- Середньовіччя
- 中世纪
- Bojevnik
- 미디벌
- לוחם האלוהים
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- Büyük Savaşçı
- L'empire
- 中世紀傳奇
- Középkori hadvezér
- Invincibilul
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Medieval FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Medieval, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Medieval?
Medieval runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Medieval released?
Medieval was released on September 9, 2022.
Who directed Medieval?
Medieval was directed by Petr Jákl.
More films by Petr Jákl Who is in the cast of Medieval?
Medieval stars Michael Caine as Lord Boresh, Ben Foster as Jan Zizka and Roland Møller as Torak, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Medieval make at the box office?
Medieval grossed $4.4 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $3 million international) on a budget of $23 million.
How is Medieval rated?
Medieval has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Medieval have a post-credit scene?
No. Medieval has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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