Black Knight
Seen it?2001 | 95 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After nearly drowning, an employee working at a medieval amusement park awakens to find himself in 14th century England.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$50 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gil Junger
- Martin LawrenceJamal Walker / Skywalker
- Marsha ThomasonVictoria la camarera / Nicole
- Tom WilkinsonSir Knolte of Marlborough
- Jeannette WeegarPrincess Regina
- Vincent ReganPercival, Leo's Chief Henchman
- Daryl MitchellSteve
- Michael CountrymanPhillip, Leo's Chamberlain
- Kevin ConwayKing Leo
- Erik JensenDerek
- Isabell O'ConnorMrs. Bostick, 'Medieval World' Owner