Black Knight (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Black Knight is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Gil Junger, running about 95 minutes. “It's only a flesh wound!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.
Who’s in it. Black Knight stars Martin Lawrence as Jamal Walker / Skywalker, Marsha Thomason as Victoria la camarera / Nicole, Tom Wilkinson as Sir Knolte of Marlborough and Jeannette Weegar as Princess Regina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Black Knight has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $33.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Knight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Knight (2001)?
- In US, Black Knight is available to 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 Black Knight worth watching?
- Black Knight holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Knight?
- Black Knight stars Martin Lawrence, Marsha Thomason, Tom Wilkinson, Jeannette Weegar and Vincent Regan.
- When was Black Knight released?
- Black Knight was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.