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First Knight

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1995 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved True Grit or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $128 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 170K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Zucker

  • Sean ConneryArthur
  • Richard GereLancelot
  • Julia OrmondGuinevere
  • Ben CrossMalagant
  • Liam CunninghamSir Agravaine
  • Christopher VilliersSir Kay
  • Valentine PelkaSir Patrise
  • Colin McCormackSir Mador
  • Ralph InesonRalf
  • John GielgudOswald