Knight Life 2025
“A tale of modern jousters.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Matt Poitras
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Knight Life?
Knight Life is a documentary film released on January 28, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes. Directed by Matt Poitras, the film stars George Appling, Emlyn Drake, and Silas Holtz.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 28, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Knight Life is a documentary film released on January 28, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes. Directed by Matt Poitras, the film stars George Appling, Emlyn Drake, and Silas Holtz. The documentary is a tale of modern jousters that follows dedicated men and women who bring the Middle Ages to the present day. These individuals train for years to perfect their skills, becoming expert horseback riders, learning to joust in full armor, and mastering intricate swordplay to thrill audiences day after day. In the pursuit of being crowned the champion of the knight life, they endure physical hardships including bruises and broken bones, as well as heartbreaking losses.
Should you watch it?
“Go behind the scenes with modern-day performers who dedicate their lives to mastering medieval jousting.”
- Insight into the rigorous training required for professional jousting
- Exploration of the physical toll and injuries sustained by performers
- A detailed look at the dedication required to perform intricate swordplay and horsemanship
- The focus on a niche subculture may not appeal to viewers uninterested in medieval reenactment
Watch it if you are interested in the extreme training and physical sacrifices required to bring historical combat to modern audiences.
This documentary maintains a grounded tone while detailing the intense physical demands and risks inherent in the sport of jousting.
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Where can I stream Knight Life?
Knight Life is available to watch now through streaming services as indicated on its official database page.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you have an interest in the intense physical training and subculture of modern-day jousting performers.
How long is the film?
The documentary has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, Knight Life is a feature-length documentary film rather than a multi-episode series.
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