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First Knight (1995)

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

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The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

Release Date
July 7, 1995
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
6.1/10 (1331 votes)

Director: Jerry Zucker

Cast: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham, Christopher Villiers, Valentine Pelka, Colin McCormack

Production: First Knight Productions, Columbia Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
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IMDb
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$128M
Full Cast (46 people)

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Wuchak - 7/10

***"You have to not care whether you live or die"*** There were three medieval/British Isle films released in 1995 -- "Braveheart," "Rob Roy" and "First Knight." Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" is certainly the most epic of the three at three hours, but I found it overrated; which isn't to say I don't like it, I just don't feel that it's as great as the hype would suggest (only about half of it is ...

November 24, 2018

CinemaSerf - 6/10

OK. First things first; this deviates substantially from any of the other depictions of Arthurian legend, so if you're looking for anything akin to the films (or books) you've come across before, then I'd stop now. If you're looking for a light and fluffy costume romance, then you might salvage something from it yet, though. Julia Ormond (Guinevere) is travelling to meet Sean Connery (King Arthur)...

November 3, 2022

Filipe Manuel Neto - 2/10

**I really like this movie, but it's a terrible movie.** This film is, for me, particularly nostalgic because I really enjoyed watching it in my childhood and youth. It was one of those films that marked my imagination about the Middle Ages, and how it could have been. Obviously, the way I see it has changed with maturity, and studies have allowed me to perceive the enormous anachronisms commit...

November 21, 2022

First Knight

First Knight

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

6.1
134 min

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/7/1995
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Cast

Sean Connery

as Arthur

Richard Gere

as Lancelot

Julia Ormond

as Guinevere

Ben Cross

as Malagant

Liam Cunningham

as Sir Agravaine

Christopher Villiers

as Sir Kay

Valentine Pelka

as Sir Patrise

Colin McCormack

as Sir Mador

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Knight about?

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to h…

How long is First Knight?

2h 14m

When was First Knight released?

July 7, 1995

Who directed First Knight?

Jerry Zucker

Who stars in First Knight?

Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond

What genre is First Knight?

Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

What is First Knight rated?

PG-13

Is First Knight available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV