Movies like A Knight's Tale

Key Features:: Underdog, Impersonation, Tournament, Chivalry, Romance, Social mobility, Heros journey, Coming-of-age, Anachronism, Soundtrack-driven, Charismatic protagonist, Friendship, Love triangle
Tone:: humorous, earnest, stylized
Target Audience:: Teenagers, Fans of historical fiction, Romance enthusiasts, Viewers seeking feel-good movies
Emotional Arc:: Hope → Triumph → Love

A Knight's Tale

2001-05-11

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.

Genres

Adventure, Drama, Romance, Action

Cast

Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Bérénice Bejo, Scott Handy, James Purefoy

Crew

Brian Helgeland, Brian Helgeland

Rating

★6.865(3249 votes)