A Knight's Tale(2001)
“He will rock you.”
Overview
William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.
Director
Brian Helgeland
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$117M
Cast
Heath Ledger
as William Thatcher
Rufus Sewell
as Count Adhemar
Shannyn Sossamon
as Jocelyn
Paul Bettany
as Geoffrey Chaucer
Laura Fraser
as Kate
Mark Addy
as Roland
Alan Tudyk
as Wat
Bérénice Bejo
as Christiana
Scott Handy
as Germaine
James Purefoy
as Colville
Leagh Conwell
as Young William Thatcher
Christopher Cazenove
as John Thatcher
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Escape Artists • Finestkind
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Knight's Tale?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Knight's Tale (2001).
What is A Knight's Tale about?▼
William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.
Who directed A Knight's Tale?▼
A Knight's Tale was directed by Brian Helgeland and released in 2001. It is a adventure, drama, romance, action film.
How long is A Knight's Tale?▼
A Knight's Tale has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in A Knight's Tale?▼
The cast of A Knight's Tale includes Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar, Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn, Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer, Laura Fraser as Kate and more.
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