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- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) - Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise. - IMDb user rating: 7.0. - Metascore: 74. - Runtime: 91 minutes. This classic Disney animated film follows the tragic story of hunchback Quasimodo, the isolated bell-ringer for Notre Dame in Paris, as he yearns to explore the outside world and be free from the oppression of his father figure, Claude Frollo.
- Highlander (1986) - Director: Russell Mulcahy. - IMDb user rating: 7.1. - Metascore: 24. - Runtime: 116 minutes. From 16th-century Scottish Highlands to 20th-century America, two immortal warriors reach the climax of their age-old feud, settling the score once and for all in the streets of New York City.
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) - Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, David Hand. - IMDb user rating: 7.1. - Metascore: 61. - Runtime: 79 minutes. Disney's animated adaptation of the Arthurian fable follows King Arthur from his childhood as an orphan known as "Wart" to cementing his place in legend and proving himself to be the rightful king of England.
- Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) - Director: Franco Zeffirelli. - IMDb user rating: 7.1. - Metascore: data not available. - Runtime: 121 minutes. This film concerns the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, who returns from war and disavows his opulent upbringing in favor of working with the poor and planning to rebuild an old church.
Aug 26, 2022 · The movie was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, etc. This is one of the best medieval movies on Netflix. 4. The Little Hours (2017) Director: Jeff Baena. Cast: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, and Molly Shannon. IMDb rating: 5.8/10. Running time: 1h 30m.
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68 Metascore. Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England. Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen. Votes: 1,091,269 | Gross: $75.60M. 14.
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- Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Ridley Scott’s 2005 epic may be a surprise at the top of the list given the initially mixed reviews and the mediocre box office returns, but Scott’s director’s cut adds spectacle and depth, making it an all-time classic medieval movie.
- Braveheart (1995) It’s hard to argue with four Oscars (including Best Picture) and over $400 million at the box office (adjusted for inflation). Mel Gibson directed and starred in this soaring drama that follows Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace (Gibson) and his quest to avenge the murder of his beloved while freeing Scotland from English tyranny.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Not many people can make the Middle Ages funny, but perhaps it is not surprising that the lads from Monty Python succeeded in their narrative feature debut, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- Vikings (2013-2020) Vikings is the best medieval show on this list, and it is not even close. History Channel’s six-season odyssey follows the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok, a Norse farmer and adventurer who raids England, kick-starts the Viking Age and eventually becomes the King of Denmark.
May 8, 2015 · 16. The Decameron (1971, Pier Paolo Pasolini) Pasolini followed his Mythical Cycle of films inspired by the ancient mythic past with his Middle Ages set Trilogy of Life: The Decameron, The Canterbury Tales and Arabian Nights. Of the three, the adaptation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s 14th century work is possibly the best.
Dec 12, 2021 · The Court Jester (1955) Melvin Frank and Norman Panama's The Court Jester is a musical comedy, a rarity when it comes to films set in the Middle Ages. The film centers around carnival performer ...
Jun 23, 2023 · 24 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) RKO Radio Pictures. Allowing a glimpse into Bedford Falls, a quintessential American small town, through the eyes of Geoge Bailey, a man desperately wishing he ...
