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A Knight's Tale
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Brian Helgeland. With Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon.
69/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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69/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWilliam 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 un…
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Release snapshot for A Knight's Tale.
MoviHero lists May 11, 2001 as the release date for A Knight's Tale. Brian Helgeland is the listed director. The listed cast includes Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar, Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn, Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 11, 2001
GenresAdventure · Drama · Action · Romance
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorBrian Helgeland
CastHeath Ledger as William Thatcher, Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar, Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn, Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is A Knight's Tale right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
A Knight's Tale runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 69/100 (6.896/10) from 3,549 votes. Updated Oct 22, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly beat me?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWilliam ThatcherWilliam Thatcher in A Knight's Tale (2001), played by Heath Ledger.Open character guide otherCount AdhemarCount Adhemar in A Knight's Tale (2001), played by Rufus Sewell.Open character guide otherJocelynJocelyn in A Knight's Tale (2001), played by Shannyn Sossamon.Open character guide
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