Knight Rider (1982)
A lone crimefighter and his indestructible, talking car deliver justice with brisk, pulpy action and campy charm.
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
How intense is Knight Rider?
Knight Rider has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-PG.
What Knight Rider feels like
- Tone
- pulpycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Comfort watchBackground
Where to stream Knight Rider
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Knight Rider for you?
Is Knight Rider scary?
No. Knight Rider is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Knight Rider gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Knight Rider sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Knight Rider OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Knight Rider?
Episodes run about 48m.
Where can I stream Knight Rider?
Knight Rider is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi.
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