# Ironclad (2011)

> A grim medieval siege drama follows a Templar knight and rebel defenders resisting King John’s mercenary army at Rochester Castle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24311

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Action, History
- Director: Jonathan English
- Cast: James Purefoy, Kate Mara, Jason Flemyng, Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox, Derek Jacobi, Charles Dance, Aneurin Barnard
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1233301/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grim, brutal, heroic, historical action night, medieval movie marathon

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