#1: The poet walks down the road stark naked, acting as if he hadn't a care in the world. All you see is a bottom, or, a Knights Tail, (Hee Hee) but still inapropriate. #2: The Knight, Heath Ledger, when composing a letter to Joselyn, his love, takes up suggestions for her praise. His buddies suggest praising her breasts, or bosoms, all presented in a jovial manner.
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A Knight's Tale
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Slightly edgy medieval tale with rock music.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Knight's Tale
Parents need to know that this movie is very violent, with a lot of shattered lances and battered combatants, but little gore. There is some strong language and a mild sexual situation.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the pros and cons of the use of anachronisms (Wat says, "It's a lance? hel--LO!") to tell this story, and about the loyalty shown by William, Jocelyn, Roland, Wat, and Geoffrey (and Coville) to each other. They should also talk about why Adhemar was willing to do anything to win and how he would have felt if he had been successful. Why does the Prince want to compete without letting anyone know who he is? Why was it important for William to allow Coville to lose with honor? And families should discuss Jocelyn's order to William that he lose to prove his love for her, and whether that was fair or kind. Take a look at Leigh Hunt's poem, "The Glove and the Lions" at for a similar story that concludes, "No love," quoth he, "but vanity sets love a task like that." They might want to take a look at a modernized version of "The Pardoner's Tale" to see if Geoffrey Chaucer kept his word and got his revenge.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Some sexual behavior is inapropriate
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Awesome family fun, even for younger kids with parent interaction
I loved this movie. I have young children 8 & 5 and have let them watch it. I skip over a few sections, the romantic tent scene and the "beating" in prison. The music is AWESOME and my children love the jousting!!!! Our whole family is "pumped up" after seeing this. We "talk" about everything and they seem just fine with it. There are many lessons. We could watch this movie over and over.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
LOVED IT!!
good movie. we watched it in school. Teaches kids abut medivel times in an interesting way.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
its a good movie but not the most appropriate
it is a funny cool awsume movie but its kinda inapropriate. if u are a mom or dad then i would tell you to know ur kids for this movie if ur one that has a repeating child i wouldnt have them watch this or if u hate ur kids to watch violence i wouldnt do this movie either
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
sord fighting and murder WARNING
bloodshed,violens,fights,pranks, but an awesome movie for people who like the renason fair
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
A Knight's Tale critic2
This is my favorite movie of all time execpt one other. This movie had a very good clear message. It did have cusing and sex parts. But it was amazing!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
a knights tale by critic07
I thought it was a good action/romance/rock&roll movie that you will probaly love. I loved it because i'm a big classic rock music fan and it had a bunch!I had some sex parts, but it did'nt show it. I loved, you should see it if you haven't!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
WOW
I saw this movie in art class and I actually DIDN'T fall asleep! It was totally awesome! Good moral too. =] AlexandriaROCKS
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
LOVE this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Nice action movie.
It's rated for a reason. And there is brief nudity of a mans naked back side. But everyones back side looks the same so its not so bad. The story line was very good. And through all the violence of fighting there were soft and tender moments also. And a lot of good laughs. A good movie for teens and adults.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Excellent Family Movie
Admittedly, a major thread is Jousting/Sword fighting (also the courting of a woman) with brief nudity (man walking past on the road. But my children throughly enjoyed the music and the Hero standing up to the bad man...(especially beating him at a game, instead of killing him). Gambling gets brought up clearly as a vice. My 8yr old girl, loved the story; my 4yr old boy "jousted" at things for a week. I am good with 8+, if parents are prepared to talk about things that come up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Cool
A good movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
You can't beat rock music in a medieval movie!!!!!
I've watched this movie so many times and have never tired of it. I love the music! It puts a modern and entertaining twist on the medieval time period and is really funny. Heath is really cute too, so tween or teen girls will obviously like the movie right from the start.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Excellent fun
I thoroughly enjoyed this show and have watched it over and over again. The mix of modern music into a midevil tale is inventive and fun. The story is cute, romantic and funny. The jousting is the only cause for concern, a lot of falling off horses and loud bang ups!
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- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
AWESOME!
i love this movie!!! it is amazing!! its a medieval movie w/ a modern twist. 5 stars!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It speared my brain!
The film was viewed by my class in history. I saw the end at home because it was so good. It beats staring at the pavement because of the great humour.
But the fasinating thing about this film is the music - you can't beat a bit of Queen!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Huh
a mix of knights and metallica. Worthless
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