The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
Why you'll love it
An epic fantasy adventure set in a medieval-like world, following a group's quest to destroy a powerful ring.
Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan
Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
Why you'll love it
A historical drama that portrays the medieval struggle for Scottish independence.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
Why you'll love it
A comedic take on the medieval quest of King Arthur and his knights.
The Seventh Seal
Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot
A knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague.
Why you'll love it
A knight returning from the Crusades plays chess with Death during the Black Plague, exploring themes of life, death, and faith in a medieval setting.
Excalibur
Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay
Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.
Why you'll love it
A dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend, featuring knights, magic, and medieval battles.