Knights & Emeralds (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Knights & Emeralds is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Ian Emes, running about 94 minutes. “The joy of "Fame," the energy of "Footloose"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A white boy lives in a racially divided town. The only thing he cares about is playing his drums. A popular black band from school needs a drummer and he joins them, but being colour blind in this town makes life very difficult.
Who’s in it. Knights & Emeralds stars Christopher Wild as Kevin Brimble, Beverly Hills as Melissa, Warren Mitchell as Mr Kirkpatrick and Bill Leadbitter as Enoch, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knights & Emeralds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knights & Emeralds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knights & Emeralds (1986)?
- In GB, Knights & Emeralds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Knights & Emeralds?
- Knights & Emeralds stars Christopher Wild, Beverly Hills, Warren Mitchell, Bill Leadbitter and Rachel Davies.
- When was Knights & Emeralds released?
- Knights & Emeralds was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.