The Green Knight is finally arriving in the UK today after a long wait for anticipated viewers.
It was released on July 30 in the US and is coming to cinemas plus streaming from today in the UK.
Starring Dev Patel, the film is an adaptation of the 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight from Arthurian legend, which was adapted into modern English by J.R.R Tolkien in 1925.
The plot revolves around Gawain accepting a challenge from the mystical Green Knight to land a blow upon him, after which he has one year to deliver the same blow to Gawain.
Boldest of blood. Wildest of heart. Watch the new trailer for David Lowery’s #TheGreenKnight, starring Dev Patel.
— The Green Knight (@TheGreenKnight) May 11, 2021
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From there Gawain goes on a journey to test his courage and face the titular character once more.
Director David Lowery brought the project to life, and it has been well-received by critics with audiences being a little more mixed.
Here’s all you need to know about the film.
Who stars in The Green Knight?
Dev Patel, who is perhaps best known for his leading role in the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire, heads an all-star cast as Gawain.
The likes of Alicia Vikander, Sean Harris, Sarita Choudhury and Barry Keoghan are also present, with Ralph Ineson portraying the Green Knight himself.
See @joeledgerton1 as the strapping Lord in #TheGreenKnight – available everywhere you rent movies! pic.twitter.com/0CbFhyi21m
— The Green Knight (@TheGreenKnight) September 3, 2021
How to watch The Green Knight in the UK?
The film has a dual release in the UK, with it being available to stream from home and see in cinemas.
It is available to stream if you have an Amazon Prime account.
A limited selection of theatres are showing the film, with it mainly being at Curzon or Everyman cinemas.
How long is The Green Knight?
The film is two hours and nine minutes long.
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