Black Knight

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Black Knight

PG-13

2001

1h 35m

Comedy

Adventure

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Jamal (Martin Lawrence), an employee of the Medieval World amusement park, suffers a blow to the head and wakes up in 14th Century England. He encounters knaves, peasants, archers and a giant while showing the people some modern dance moves. Tapping into his good side, Jamal aligns with a peasant woman (Marsha Thomason) and a down and out ex-knight who are bound and determined to overthrow the evil King Leo (Kevin Conway) and his right-hand man Sir Knolte (Tom Wilkinson).

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Critics Consensus

Black Knight feels like a lazily constructed movie, filled with lame gags and constant mugging from Lawrence.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 22, 2010

3/5

Martin Lawrence amuses in raunchy comedy.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Dec 10, 2001

1.5/5

A single fish-out-of-water joke told over and over again.

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Scott Von Doviak

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Dec 5, 2001

Mark Twain managed to pen A Connecticut Yankee all by his lonesome, but three highly-paid Hollywood writers were needed to put together this lazy retread.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 7, 2019

Not being a Martin Lawrence fan, I must confess that Black Knight had me rolling in the aisles. Lawrence went for the comic jugular and succeeded every time. ... Long live the boy from the 'hood who turned into Robin Hood!

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

Apr 17, 2019

1/5

If it doesn't sound funny, that's because it isn't.

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Guylaine Cadorette

Hollywood.com

Nov 20, 2008

2/5

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Robert P

@Superbad 6 days ago

Black Knight is a 1.5 star Movie!!!

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Marwan A

@RT14743274 Jul 1, 2026

As much as some people shit on this film it was an absolute joy to watch, maybe not if you think everything needs to be serious and be unforgettable. It's great for what it is, it may not be the best film made, hell probably not even top 1000 films made, but it sure as hell was a fun watch that I would recommend to the regular person.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 21, 2026

Funny in 1 hour and 35 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Crude Humor, Battle Violence, Language and Sexual Humor.

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Bromoni A

@RT19381463 Jun 12, 2026

As a kid growing up in the year 2000, "Black Knight" was one of those movies that I could watch repeatedly. My Lawrence brought his signature humor, and the fish-out-of-water story of a modern guy stuck in a time of many lives was captivating. While it may not be considered a cinematic masterpiece for its entertainment value, it’s a fun, family-friendly comedy with plenty of affordable moments that were released early in the year 2000. So, if you’re looking for a lighthearted throwback to the classic "Black Knight," this movie is definitely worth revisiting. By the end, you’ll likely remember the message to bring your passion to everything you do.

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Dicey T.

@RT22381687 May 25, 2026

Matry Mar is at his best in this outrageous comedy. It is an all time great film. I hope to be buried holding a DVD copy of this movie.

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A D

@Skelkie Feb 5, 2026

One of the funniest films ever. I was in stitches and tears of laughter.

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Synopsis

Jamal (Martin Lawrence), an employee of the Medieval World amusement park, suffers a blow to the head and wakes up in 14th Century England. He encounters knaves, peasants, archers and a giant while showing the people some modern dance moves. Tapping into his good side, Jamal aligns with a peasant woman (Marsha Thomason) and a down and out ex-knight who are bound and determined to overthrow the evil King Leo (Kevin Conway) and his right-hand man Sir Knolte (Tom Wilkinson).

Director: Gil Junger
Producer: Arnon Milchan, Michael Green, Paul Schiff, Darryl Quarles
Screenwriter: Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, Gerry Swallow
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Regency Enterprises, Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Crude Humor|Battle Violence|Language|Sexual Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.4M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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