First Knight
Their greatest battle would be for her love.
1995 • 134 min • Action · Adventure · Drama · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 61 Audience · 1366 · 100%
This period drama reimagines the classic tale of King Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot. As Arthur tries to build a new society in Camelot, Guinevere finds herself torn between her duty to her husband and a forbidden love. Lancelot must navigate his loyalties to the king and his heart.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Sword fighting and battle sequences
- Emotional intensity and betrayal
- Kissing and suggestive glances
What it models well
- Loyalty and sacrifice
- Justice and honor
- Idealism and leadership
Talk about it after
- The complexities of loyalty and love
- Consequences of forbidden romance
- Defining a just society
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Top billed cast
Director: Jerry Zucker • Crew: Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton, William Nicholson, William Nicholson
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (1,366)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Box office
- $127,600,435
- IMDb
- tt0113071