How gory is A Knight's Tale?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is A Knight's Tale rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

A Knight's Tale (2001)

Film · 2h 13m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

A peasant seizes a knight's destiny, charming crowds and a lady with audacious spirit and jousting prowess.

Feel-good and epic, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube (free).

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A Knight's Tale parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

How gory is A Knight's Tale?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is A Knight's Tale rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is A Knight's Tale about?

William Thatcher, a knight's peasant apprentice, gets a chance at glory when the knight dies suddenly mid-tournament. Posing as a knight himself, William won't stop until he's crowned tournament champion—assuming matters of the heart don't get in the way.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.