---
title: "The Green Knight"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-green-knight-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 559907
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Green Knight (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-green-knight-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Green Knight is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by A24, Bron Studios, Sailor Bear. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A headstrong knight seeks honor by confronting a mysterious emerald giant."

### Why Watch
- Stunning visual design and atmosphere
- Rich Arthurian myth reinterpretation
- Compelling central performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel deliberate and slow for some viewers
- Mixed critical reception (around 56% rating)
- Tone & Suitability: The film features medieval violence and intense thematic material, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, fantasy, medieval, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-green-knight-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Lowery
- **Networks / Studios**: A24, Bron Studios, Sailor Bear

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dev Patel** as *Gawain*
- **Alicia Vikander** as *Lady / Essel*
- **Joel Edgerton** as *Lord*
- **Sarita Choudhury** as *Mother*
- **Sean Harris** as *King*
- **Kate Dickie** as *Queen*
- **Barry Keoghan** as *Scavenger*
- **Erin Kellyman** as *Winifred*
- **Ralph Ineson** as *Green Knight*
- **Emilie Hetland** as *First Thief*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What legend is the film based on?
It draws from the medieval Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

### Q: What is the runtime?
Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the US?
July 30, 2021.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
Adventure, drama, and fantasy.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for children?
Its mature tone and violence make it more suitable for adult viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Green Knight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/559907)
- [The Green Knight 56% (2022) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/5511402-the-green-knight)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*