The Green Knight (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Green Knight is a fantasy, drama, adventure and horror film directed by David Lowery, running about 130 minutes. “When honor was everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Green Knight stars Dev Patel as Gawain, Alicia Vikander as Lady / Essel, Joel Edgerton as Lord and Sarita Choudhury as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Green Knight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Green Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Knight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Knight (2021)?
- In US, The Green Knight is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Green Knight worth watching?
- The Green Knight holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury and Sean Harris.
- When was The Green Knight released?
- The Green Knight was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.