A Knight's Tale (2001)
A Knight's Tale is a 2001 adventure movie directed by Brian Helgeland, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell and Shannyn Sossamon.
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.
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What is A Knight's Tale 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.
When was A Knight's Tale released?
A Knight's Tale was released on 11 May 2001.
How long is A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale runs 2h 13m.
Who made A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Where can I watch A Knight's Tale?
A Knight's Tale is available on BBC America, Philo, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch A Knight's Tale
Stream: BBC America, Philo, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Heath Ledger as William Thatcher
- Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar
- Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn
- Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer
- Laura Fraser as Kate
- Mark Addy as Roland
- Alan Tudyk as Wat
- Bérénice Bejo as Christiana
- Scott Handy as Germaine
- James Purefoy as Colville
- Leagh Conwell as Young William Thatcher
- Christopher Cazenove as John Thatcher
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