The Green Knight (2021)
English speculative fiction film directed by David Lowery
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 130 min
- Released
- 30 July 2021
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Green Knight has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 30 July 2021. It is directed by David Lowery and stars Dev Patel, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson.
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Lowery
- Cast
- Dev Patel, Barry Keoghan, Ralph Ineson, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Erin Kellyman, Kate Dickie, Patrick Duffy
- Cinematography
- Andrew Droz Palermo
- Editing
- David Lowery
- Music
- Daniel Hart
- Written by
- David Lowery
- Produced by
- Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, David Lowery, Timothy Headington
- Production
- Bron Studios
- Distribution
- A24
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $17.17 million
- Based on
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- Set in
- Camelot
- Filmed in
- Ardmore Studios, Cahir Castle, Charleville Castle
- Country
- Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 30 July 2021
- First shown
- 29 July 2021 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Green Knight?
The Green Knight has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes, or 130 min.
When did The Green Knight release?
The Green Knight released on 30 July 2021.
Who directed The Green Knight?
The Green Knight is directed by David Lowery.
Who is in the cast of The Green Knight?
The cast of The Green Knight includes Dev Patel, Barry Keoghan, Ralph Ineson, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton and Sarita Choudhury.
How much did The Green Knight earn at the box office?
The Green Knight grossed $17.17 million on a budget of $15 million.
What is The Green Knight rated in the US?
The Green Knight is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Green Knight based on a true story or a book?
The Green Knight is based on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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