A Knight's Tale
6.9/10
Rating
133 min
Runtime
2001
Release Year
Brian Helgeland
Director
Cast
Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser
Quick Synopsis
William Thatcher, a peasant who works as an apprentice to a knight, unexpectedly finds himself with an opportunity for fame when his master dies suddenly during a tournament. To continue competing, William assumes the identity of a knight and enters the tournaments himself. As he strives to win the championship, he faces challenges not only on the field but also in his personal life, particularly when romantic feelings complicate his pursuit of victory.
Detailed Synopsis of A Knight's Tale
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.
