The Green Knight(2021)
“When honor was everything.”
Overview
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.
Director
David Lowery
Studio
A24
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Dev Patel
as Gawain
Alicia Vikander
as Lady / Essel
Joel Edgerton
as Lord
Sarita Choudhury
as Mother
Sean Harris
as King
Kate Dickie
as Queen
Barry Keoghan
as Scavenger
Erin Kellyman
as Winifred
Ralph Ineson
as Green Knight
Emilie Hetland
as First Thief
Anthony Morris
as Second Thief
Megan Tiernan
as The Young Queen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
A24 • Bron Studios • Sailor Bear
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Green Knight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Green Knight (2021).
What is The Green Knight about?▼
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.
Who directed The Green Knight?▼
The Green Knight was directed by David Lowery and released in 2021. It is a adventure, drama, fantasy film.
How long is The Green Knight?▼
The Green Knight has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in The Green Knight?▼
The cast of The Green Knight includes Dev Patel as Gawain, Alicia Vikander as Lady / Essel, Joel Edgerton as Lord, Sarita Choudhury as Mother, Sean Harris as King and more.
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