Knightriders (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Knightriders is an action, drama and adventure film directed by George A. Romero, running about 147 minutes. “The Games... The Romance... The Spirit... Camelot is a state of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their "King's" delusions of grandeur.
Who’s in it. Knightriders stars Ed Harris as Billy, Gary Lahti as Alan, Tom Savini as Morgan and Amy Ingersoll as Linet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Knightriders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knightriders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knightriders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knightriders (1981)?
- In US, Knightriders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knightriders worth watching?
- Knightriders holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knightriders?
- Knightriders stars Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll and Patricia Tallman.
- When was Knightriders released?
- Knightriders was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.