The Green Knight (2021)
When honor was everything.
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, 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.
Director: David Lowery
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: July 29, 2021
Cast
- Dev Patel - Gawain
- Alicia Vikander - Lady / Essel
- Joel Edgerton - Lord
- Sarita Choudhury - Mother
- Sean Harris - King
- Kate Dickie - Queen
- Barry Keoghan - Scavenger
- Erin Kellyman - Winifred
- Ralph Ineson - Green Knight
- Emilie Hetland - First Thief
Screenplay
Music: Daniel Hart
Cinematography: Andrew Droz Palermo
Editing: David Lowery
Production: A24, Bron Studios, Sailor Bear, Ley Line Entertainment, Wild Atlantic Pictures
Country: Canada, Ireland, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en
Themes
Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Epic Adventure and Journey
Keywords
winter, fox, camelot, king arthur, middle ages (476-1453), excalibur, knights of the round table, aftercreditsstinger, decapitated head, based on myths, legends or folklore, meditative, christmas, quest, philosophical, myth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Green Knight about?
- An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, 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.
- Who directed The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight was directed by David Lowery.
- Who stars in The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie.
- How long is The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Green Knight?
- The Green Knight had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Green Knight gross?
- The Green Knight grossed $19M worldwide.
- Where was The Green Knight produced?
- The Green Knight was produced in Canada, Ireland, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Green Knight?
- The themes of The Green Knight include: Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Epic Adventure and Journey.