A Knight’s Tale

Rousing action scenes and a cheery (if anachronistic) tone drive this medieval romp starring Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a 14th-century squire faced with unemployment when the knight he serves is killed. With help from his sidekicks and a would-be writer named Geoffrey Chaucer, Thatcher dons his late master's armor and becomes a hit on the jousting circuit while wooing a princess (Shannyn Sossamon). With Rufus Sewell, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser. 132 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French; audio commentary; "making of" documentary; featurettes; deleted scenes; music video; theatrical trailers; filmographies.