Gawain and the Green Knight (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1973, Gawain and the Green Knight is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Stephen Weeks, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The medieval legend of a supernatural knight who challenges the king's men to kill him.
Who’s in it. Gawain and the Green Knight stars Murray Head as Gawain, Ciaran Madden as Linet, Nigel Green as Green Knight and Anthony Sharp as King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Gawain and the Green Knight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gawain and the Green Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gawain and 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 Gawain and the Green Knight (1973)?
- In US, Gawain and the Green Knight is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gawain and the Green Knight worth watching?
- Gawain and the Green Knight holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gawain and the Green Knight?
- Gawain and the Green Knight stars Murray Head, Ciaran Madden, Nigel Green, Anthony Sharp and Robert Hardy.
- When was Gawain and the Green Knight released?
- Gawain and the Green Knight was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.