Movies About Knights

From Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki
Rated Not Rated

Seven Samurai is an epic Japanese adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1954. The film follows the story of seven masterless samurai who are hired by a small farming village to protect it from a horde of bandits. The samurai, a dynamic and diverse group, each bring their own unique set of skills and experiences to the battle. In the end, the samurai valiantly sacrifice themselves in order to save the village from the bandits. Through its action, drama, and complex characters, Seven Samurai is considered one of the greatest films ever made and a cornerstone of Japanese cinema.

From Mel Gibson, starring Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen
Rated R

Braveheart is a 1995 epic war film directed by Mel Gibson and starring Gibson as William Wallace, the legendary 13th century Scottish warrior. The film tells the story of Wallace's fight to free Scotland from English rule and his eventual martyrdom. The story follows Wallace from his days as a young man in Scotland through his marriage to Princess Isabella of France, his military campaigns against the English, and his death at the hands of the English. Along the way, Wallace rallies the Scottish people to fight for their freedom and leads a successful rebellion against the English. The film culminates with the famous Battle of Stirling Bridge and Wallace's execution for treason. In the end, Wallace's sacrifice serves to inspire future generations of Scots to fight for their own freedom.

From Akira Kurosawa, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû
Rated R

Ran is an epic film by director Akira Kurosawa that is based on the Shakespearean tragedy, King Lear. The film follows a 16th-century Japanese warlord named Hidetora who decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons. However, this decision leads to a power struggle between each of his sons, with Hidetora losing his fortune and power in the process. In his search for peace, Hidetora is torn between loyalty and betrayal, as he struggles to come to terms with his own mortality and the consequences of his decisions. Ultimately, Ran is a timeless story of ambition, power, and the devastation that follows unrestrained pride.

From Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam
Rated PG

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. The film follows the comedic adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on a surreal quest for the Holy Grail. Along the way they encounter various obstacles, including a killer rabbit, a three-headed giant, and the Knights who say Ni. The film parodies the legend of King Arthur, and emphasizes the absurd comedic style of the Monty Python troupe. The main characters are portrayed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The film was a commercial and critical success, and remains one of the most popular and beloved comedies of all time.

From Ingmar Bergman, starring Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe
Rated Not Rated

The Seventh Seal is a 1957 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. It tells the story of a medieval knight, Antonius Block (Max von Sydow), and his squire, Jöns, who are returning home from the Crusades. After a long and arduous journey, they encounter Death, personified as a pale figure dressed in black. In order to postpone the inevitable, Antonius challenges Death to a game of chess, with the prize being Antonius's life. The film follows the story of Antonius and Jöns as they search for faith and purpose in a world that seems cruel and unjust. Along their journey, they meet a number of characters, each with their own beliefs and perspectives on life and death. At the end of the film, Antonius finds hope and peace in the face of his own mortality.

From Akira Kurosawa, starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken'ichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu
Rated PG

Kagemusha is a 1980 Japanese historical drama directed by Akira Kurosawa. It tells the story of a petty thief named Kagemusha who is taken in by a powerful warlord, Shingen Takeda, to be his decoy after the warlord is mortally wounded in battle. Kagemusha is trained to impersonate Shingen, and finds himself thrown into a warlord's world of political intrigue and the struggle to maintain power. As the warlord's death draws near, Kagemusha must decide between his loyalty to Shingen's legacy and his own personal ambitions. The film is an epic tale of loyalty, honor and sacrifice that examines the transient nature of power.

From Directors: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley, starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains
Rated PG

The Adventures of Robin Hood is a classic 1938 swashbuckling adventure directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley. It stars Errol Flynn as the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and Olivia de Havilland as the beautiful Maid Marian. The film follows the famous legend of Robin Hood, who steals from the rich to give to the poor and stands up to tyrannical forces. The film has a stellar cast of supporting actors including Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, and Alan Hale. The film also features thrilling action sequences and memorable musical numbers. It was a box office success, and is lauded as one of the great adventure films of all time.

From Peter Glenville, starring Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi
Rated PG-13

Becket is an Academy Award-winning 1964 British-American historical drama film directed by Peter Glenville and starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole. Set in 12th-century England, the film follows the friendship between King Henry II, played by O'Toole, and his loyal friend, Thomas Becket, a Saxon monk and Archbishop of Canterbury, played by Burton. Becket's unwavering religious devotion sets him at odds with the king, and ultimately leads to his assassination. The film was praised for its acting and cinematography and won three Oscars, including Best Actor for Burton. It is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, and is a cornerstone of the British medievalist period of cinema.

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin
Rated R

The Name of the Rose is a 1986 mystery film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater. Set in the year 1327, the story follows William of Baskerville, a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice, Adso of Melk, as they arrive at a Benedictine abbey in Italy where they are asked to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. As they delve deeper into the abbey's secrets, they discover a book and a labyrinth which may hold the key to the murders. As they attempt to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth, they find themselves in a struggle with a deadly adversary.

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin
Rated PG-13

Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name about King Henry V of England. The film stars Branagh in the title role, with Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Brian Blessed, and Christian Bale in supporting roles. The film follows the historic events of King Henry V's reign, focusing on his military campaigns in France, the siege of Harfleur, and the Battle of Agincourt. It opens with Henry delivering the famous St. Crispin's Day speech, inspiring the English troops to fight against the French army. Along the way, he encounters a variety of people, including the wise and noble Duke of Burgundy, the Protestant Princess Katherine, the French Dauphin, and the brave Sir John Falstaff. By the end of the film, Henry successfully conquers the French and leads England to victory.

From Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Harriet Walter
Rated R

From Laurence Olivier, starring Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson
Rated Not Rated

From John Boorman, starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi
Rated PG

From David Michôd, starring Tom Glynn-Carney, Gábor Czap, Tom Fisher, Edward Ashley
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Martin Hancock
Rated R

From Anthony Mann, starring Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page
Rated Approved

From Sergei Bodrov, starring Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov, Khulan Chuluun, Honglei Sun
Rated R

From Robert Eggers, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke
Rated R

From David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pine, Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle
Rated R

From Brian Helgeland, starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Reynolds, starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater
Rated PG-13

From Richard Thorpe, starring Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders
Rated Approved

From Kevin Reynolds, starring James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara
Rated PG-13

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Jack Thompson
Rated R

From Franco Zeffirelli, starring Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield
Rated PG