A Knight's Tale (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, A Knight's Tale is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 132 minutes. “He Will Rock You” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. A Knight's Tale stars Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar, Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn and Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Knight's Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and BBC America and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Knight's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Knight's Tale tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Knight's Tale (2001)?
- In US, A Knight's Tale is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and BBC America, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Knight's Tale worth watching?
- A Knight's Tale holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Knight's Tale?
- A Knight's Tale stars Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany and Laura Fraser.
- When was A Knight's Tale released?
- A Knight's Tale was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.