The Green Knight (2021)
A reckless knight journeys through an atmospheric, dreamlike world to confront a giant, emerald-skinned stranger.
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.
How intense is The Green Knight?
The Green Knight is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Green Knight feels like
- Tone
- epicatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Green Knight
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Green Knight for you?
Is The Green Knight scary?
Only a little. The Green Knight has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Green Knight gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Green Knight sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Green Knight OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Green Knight?
The Green Knight runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream The Green Knight?
The Green Knight is streaming on Hulu, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does The Green Knight have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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