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Sep 7, 2024 · From animated classics like 'Sleeping Beauty' to tours through Feudal Japan in 'Rashomon' and more, here is Entertainment Weekly's ranking of the 25 best medieval movies of all time.
- Declan Gallagher
Some movies about medieval times succeed in creating a historically accurate portrayal of the period, while others take liberties for the sake of storylines and aesthetics. This article lists the top 10 good medieval movies that strike a balance between historical accuracy and engaging storytelling.
- 2,149 VOTES. Monty Python Shows Just How Animals Were Used As Projectiles In 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' The Python troupe's classic comedy film follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail.
- 1,001 VOTES. 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' Was Written From Actual Court Transcripts. Gourland. The 1928 silent classic The Passion of Joan of Arc tells the story of the trial of Saint Joan of Arc.
- 1,179 VOTES. 'Outlaw King' Accurately Depicts William Wallace As Being Quartered. While Outlaw King isn't the pinnacle of historical realism, it does succeed where Braveheart doesn't in terms of telling the story of the Wars of Scottish Independence.
- 902 VOTES. 'The Name of the Rose' Depicts The Dark Days Of Catholicism At The Time Of The Inquisition. The Name of the Rose tells the story of a Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville (Sean Connery), who investigates a series of slayings in a 14th-century Benedictine monastery.
Just remember when watching medieval movies that to get everything perfect with historical accuracy & realism is very hard to achieve if not near impossible. Some I recommend are: Outlaw King, The King, Robinhood (2010), Kingdom of Heaven, Ironclad, The Messenger, Flesh & Blood,
- Georgia May
- The Seventh Seal (1957) Directed by Ingmar Bergman. Starring Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot. Drama, Fantasy (1h 36m) 8.1 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
- Ran (1985) Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu. Action, Drama, War (2h 42m) 8.2 on IMDb — 96% on RT. When we think of Shakespeare, we tend to think of posh British actors in tights as they recite monologues.
- Braveheart (1995) Directed by Mel Gibson. Starring Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan. Biography, Drama, History (2h 58m) 8.3 on IMDb — 75% on RT.
- The Green Knight (2021) Directed by David Lowery. Starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton. Adventure, Drama, Fantasy (2h 10m) 6.6 on IMDb — 89% on RT.
Sep 10, 2024 · Despite the difficulties, the best medieval movies have been incredibly successful, both commercially and critically. From A Knight’s Tale to Henry V to The Name of the Rose, these are must-watches for any film fan. The medieval period is fertile ground for epic tales of glory on the battlefield and romanticized reimaginings of historical events.
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May 5, 2022 · Are you a medieval movie fan? We've put together a huge list of the best medieval films of all time. Read on to discover 80 titles that should be on your watch.
