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In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there's only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys--jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight in a jousting match. When he gets a lucky chance--seeing .. Read more

Starring	Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany
Director	Brian Helgeland
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, Romance

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- "...An impressive ensemble; there aren't many movies in which the actors use their voices so well, making each line reading memorable..."
- 9821
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Riotously funny and shamelessly anachronistic
  
  This is a great film, although Heath Ledger really has the whole film stolen from under his nose the moment Paul Bettany walks onto the screen. Completely naked... read more »
  
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  - Lesley
  - Norwich
  - 01 Dec 2003 at 23:10
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  Entertainment from the start
  
  This is a truly brilliant film that is highly entertaining as well as very touching. Heath ledger is superb. There will be laughs as well as tears. A brilliant ... read more »
  
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  - 25 Sep 2011 at 09:27
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  Too long
  
  It was mildly entertaining, but too long. For a sleepy afternoon it may pass the time. I liked Heath and his crew and there were a few funny moments. Couldn'... read more »
  
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- - Zap
  - 17 reviews
  - Lincolnshire, England
  - 03 Sep 2011 at 17:00
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  Spectacular and hilarious.
  
  This is just fun, pure and simple. The rock music soundtrack is almost genius in its ludicrousness (is that a word?) and just adds to the great feel good factor... read more »
  
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  - 24 Jul 2011 at 22:01
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  Entertaining from start to finish
  
  This film really hasn't had the credit it deserves. Genuinely entertaining, action that keeps you entertained despite not a petrol engine in sight, and ... read more »
  
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- - NobbySideways
  - 10 reviews
  - Dorset/Wiltshire
  - 19 Apr 2011 at 19:36
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  A film of missed opportunities
  
  The backchat and anachronisms are funny, why not more of them ? Again, the music was good, but maybe a bit more. worth the watch
  
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  - Dorsetshire
  - 14 Aug 2010 at 15:25
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  Chaucer rocks
  
  I can't believe that the average review for this film is less than 4.
  
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  - england
  - 20 Feb 2010 at 09:48
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  Good as ever
  
  Have seen this a couple of times before but wondered if the sound had improved with Blu-ray. Need not have wasted my time - what a shame with a soundtrack like ... read more »
  
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- - ElBandido
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  - Dereham
  - 30 Dec 2009 at 13:00
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  Trully enjoyable!
  
  A mix of fun, with history in a beautiful story of friendship and determination.
  
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  - London
  - 30 Nov 2009 at 07:43
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  A Great film, but
  
  I have the dvd version of this film in my collection and always thoroughly enjoy revisting it, however i was somewhat disapointed with the Blu-Ray version, ... read more »
  
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- - Unkamik
  - 2 reviews
  - Burton-on-Trent
  - 28 Sep 2009 at 19:43
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  A Knights Tale
  
  Remembered this film when first launched and found it really funny so had to get it on Blu-Ray.
  
  Still funny, and although the geeks amongst us ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jul 2009 at 12:21
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  Riotously funny and shamelessly anachronistic
  
  This is a great film, although Heath Ledger really has the whole film stolen from under his nose the moment Paul Bettany walks onto the screen. Completely naked... read more »
  
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  - Lesley
  - Norwich
  - 01 Dec 2003 at 23:10
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  superb..................
  
  this dvd is superb. Heath Ledger (also starred in The Patriot), with a smile and great charm, plays William Thatcher, squire to a washed up champion jouster, ... read more »
  
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- - williamsgwynfa
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 19 Jun 2007 at 13:00
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  One for all the family.
  
  This is one deservedly rates among the best Adventure/Comedy classics. So why didn't the critics shout it from the rooftops? Based on Geoffrey Chaucer'... read more »
  
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- - suenala
  - Durham
  - 23 Nov 2003 at 16:34
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  Something completely different
  
  A Knight's Tale is simply one of the most enjoyable films I have seen for a long time. It is extremely funny, has brilliant music, wonderful hairstyles and... read more »
  
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- - Penny
  - Cheltenham
  - 23 Aug 2004 at 17:34
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  Loosely inspired by ...
  
  Loosely inspired by Geoffrey Chaucers 'The Canterbury Tales' and set in the 14th Century this is the story of William Thatcher, a peasant squire, who ... read more »
  
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- - Paula#10
  - PEACEHAVEN
  - 19 Feb 2004 at 08:22
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  Set against the ...
  
  Set against the background of medieval France, this tells the story of a young, impoverished squire who dreams of becoming a Knight - and with the help of his ... read more »
  
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- - DebJan#1
  - LONDON
  - 15 Nov 2003 at 12:02
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  A Knight's Tale
  
  An entertaining medieval story which strains your credulity a little by employing 20th century rock music. However, if you ignore that, you will be rewarded ... read more »
  
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- - audidude
  - Cumbria
  - 21 Oct 2003 at 15:21
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  we will we will rock you
  
  this a a great film. it has some of the greatest music ever (queen) and heath is amazing. However it really is Paul Bettany who steals the show with his ... read more »
  
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  - england
  - 25 Feb 2004 at 20:01
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  A modern classic with ...
  
  A modern classic with some fabulous one-liners. A strange mix of modern music and costumes gives this story of medieval love a fresh twist.
  
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- - Amanda#14
  - CORBY
  - 21 Feb 2004 at 22:40
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  A Little of Everything
  
  My wife loved it, I liked it. It had humour, action, romance etc etc etc. Good formula film well acted with some great faces in there.
  
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  - Bristol, England
  - 21 Nov 2004 at 11:07

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Critics' reviews
- "...An impressive ensemble; there aren't many movies in which the actors use their voices so well, making each line reading memorable..."
- 9821
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[Bettany's] silver-tongued exaggerations of the jousting jock's brave deeds and mighty stature before each match are great fun..."
- 9825
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- The right to compete at jousting in the 14th century comes only by noble birth, but William (Ledger), a thatcher's son... read more on Time Out
- 44577
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...A KNIGHT'S TALE delights in comparisons to present-day sport....[Bettany] is especially delightful..."
- 9820
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...The easy charm of Ledger and the chemistry with his buddies make the training scenes a treat..."
- 9824
- - Total Film
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Sometimes great fun....Heath Ledger does handsome and sincere well..."
- 9823
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there's only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys--jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight in a jousting match. When ...

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  In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there's only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys--jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight in a jousting match. When ...