The Green Knight
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- Official Trailer (01:24)
- Trailer 2 (02:25)
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Synopsis
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
Cast
- Dev Patel
- Alicia Vikander
- Joel Edgerton
- Sarita Choudhury
- Sean Harris
- Ralph Ineson
- Kate Dickie
- Barry Keoghan
- Erin Kellyman
- Helena Browne
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Aug 1, 2021
games were sooooo weird in medieval times. probably ‘cause they hadn’t invented fun yet. “hey man you give me a thing and i’ll give you the same thing in a year” that’s not a game. that’s just borrowing. games have a pac-man in them
demi adejuyigbeJul 29, 2021so no head?
Miles DeBoeJul 26, 2021A mystical and enthralling medieval coming-of-age story in which King Arthur’s overeager adult nephew learns that the world is weirder and more complicated than he ever thought possible, “The Green Knight” is an intimate epic told with the self-conviction that its hero…
davidehrlich - Jul 29, 2021
Forget Die Hard, THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE.
RyLanJul 30, 2021Every A24 period piece officially required to feature both parents from The Witch
Patrick WillemsJul 29, 2021i cant wait to watch this with subtitles and finally understand what anyone’s saying
cookie -
"Why is he green, do you think?" Oh my God, Lady, you can't just ask people why they're green
James (Schaffrillas)Aug 6, 2021Plenty of people smarter than me have written about how the movie embeds the message of the legend — what would we do, what would we sacrifice, to give ourselves a story worth telling — into the narrative itself. I just want to say that I was struck by the…
Jamelle BouieAug 19, 2021my man simply cannot enter a regular situation
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- Michael likedThe Green Knight
This movie feels like watching a bunch of "The Witcher 3" side quests as you progress through the main story. Some of these "side-quests" are much better and more interesting than others. 7.5/10
Stefan lovedThe Green KnightA chilling, masterfully done adaptation of an old Arthurian legend. Everything about this film is perfection; The visuals, soundtrack, casting, and especially that ending all come together to make one of the most engaging movies of the 2020s. It pulls you in right from the start and despite taking…
DANK dislikedThe Green KnightSlow. Ambiguous. Not a fan.
- Montel_Merz_69 dislikedThe Green Knight
Also wanted to kill myself
JayJay is "meh" onThe Green KnightAn ambitious adventure with beautiful scenery and good use of audio to depict the atmosphere. At times fun, but this slow paced tale quickly lost its charm and didn’t quite meet the bar I had. The actual conclusion was satisfying but the entirety of the story was anticlimactic
Melissa likedThe Green KnightFantasy drama adventure retelling of the medieval legend of Gawain and the green knight. Weird with stunning visuals and imagery. Felt like I was watching a Guillermo deal toro movie.
- Reagan McCaw lovedThe Green Knight
Very inquisitive film, kept you on your toes the entire time not knowing what was coming next. Can’t wait to watch a film review on it
Donny G likedThe Green KnightLiked this, but it’s a weird one. I had to read up on it after to appreciate, dev Patel is great throughout and carries it.
Jake likedThe Green KnightOk so I liked it but I think it would have been made better with a more definitive ending. I have my feelings on what the ending meant, but I would love to know more of the filmmakers vision instead of theorizing. That being said, it was slow but riveting. Every shot was so beautiful to see and I…
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- ANafterdarc network
Tried to stay awake throughout the film. People were leaving the movie & checking thei time on their phones to see if it was almost over. The story was pointless. 92% of the movie was the main actor doing nothing & the other 8% you'll be like WTF did I just watch?
JMJordan MasonThis movie was amazing! It's as A24 as A24 gets, and I love it for that! Anyone who calls it boring is a boring person to me. This movie gives you so much to chew on and digest. It treats it's audience like they're smart instead of explaining everything, or showing…
AVAdam Vendersorry but it is very uninteresting, boring, and super slow. I kept wanting to leave
- TCTyler Cobb
If you're looking for LOTR or Pirates Of The Carribean sword play and action, this isn't the movie for you. If you want a thought provoking epic fantasy story that lends itself itself the viewers interpretation, then this is definitely for you. Seeing people can it "boring"…
AOAllen O'BrianThe trailer was epic which made me want to see the movie. OMFG if this wasn't the opposite. I dozed off several times in disbelief. My audience was confused the majority of the time as I listened to conversations while leaving the theater. Don't be deceived by the awesome…
BVBella VillarrealLiterally the worst movie I’ve ever seen! I’ve never walked out of a movie but even the money I spent in it wasn’t enough to keep me in that theater. DO NOT WATCH!!
- CDChristopher Dean
Dev Patel Summer, baby!
DGDaniel GalliHated it. And I don’t hate many movies. So boring and made no sense to a simple mind like mine.
CMCindy MolinaSuch a boring movie. Way to long
Metacritic
Oct 15, 2021
If the result sends viewers scuttling back to Armitage’s uniquely accessible version of the source text, then that would be marvellous indeed. But there is enough here that is dazzling and enthralling for Lowery’s movie to stand proudly as a grand work of poetry in its own right.
Mark Kermode
The Observer (UK)
Jul 29, 2021
The Green Knight's sheer originality makes the film worth considering for anyone with a taste for such material.
Brian Lowry
CNN
Jul 27, 2021
The Green Knight is about someone who keeps waiting for external forces to turn him into the gallant, heroic figure he believes he should be. But at the film’s heart is a lesson that’s as timeless as any legend — travel as far as you like, but you’ll never be able to leave yourself behind.
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Green Knight (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Green Knight (2021)?
The movie is 2hr 5min long.
What's The Green Knight (2021) about?
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
Who's the cast of The Green Knight (2021)?
- Dev Patel as Gawain
- Alicia Vikander as Essel/The Lay
- Joel Edgerton as The Lord
- Sarita Choudhury as Mother
- Sean Harris as King
- Ralph Ineson as Green Knight
- Kate Dickie as Queen
- Barry Keoghan as Scavenger
- Erin Kellyman as Winifred
- Helena Browne as Sightless Woman
Who's the director behind The Green Knight (2021)?
David Lowery directed The Green Knight (2021).
Who produced The Green Knight (2021)?
Tim Headington, Toby Halbrooks and James M. Johnston produced The Green Knight (2021).
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