Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- somber
- earnest
- gritty
- action movie night
- swordplay marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a generic, predictable, and sluggish medieval action drama that relies on familiar honor-and-revenge conventions despite earnest production detail and strong leads.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Raiden's actions are motivated by the dishonor inflicted on his master Bartok and the need to reclaim that legacy.
The fallen warrior and his fellow knights regroup before rising against the corrupt ruler Geza Mott.
The plot unfolds among knights, masters, an emperor, castles, and a sadistic ruling hierarchy.
Raiden's restrained performance, formal loyalties, and revenge mission give the combat a grave dramatic register.
Films like Last Knights, and why
47 Ronin
Shared medieval action drama, warrior loyalty, honor codes, and revenge-driven quest.
Gladiator
Shared historical-fantasy swordplay, fallen warriors, master loyalty, and vengeance.
300
Shared stylized period action, embattled warriors, honor, and resistance against tyranny.
The Last Samurai
Shared samurai-inspired loyalty narrative, disciplined combat, and solemn revenge themes.
Movie Details
- Director
- Kazuaki Kiriya
- Release Date
- 2015-04-03
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1192)
Cast
- Clive Owen
- Morgan Freeman
- Aksel Hennie
- Shohreh Aghdashloo
- James Babson
- Giorgio Caputo
- Cliff Curtis
- Tsuyoshi Ihara
- Klára Issová
- Ahn Sung-ki
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Last Knights about?
- A disgraced knight leads a patient revolt against a sadistic ruler to reclaim his master's honor through loyalty, sacrifice, and swordplay.
- What is Last Knights like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Last Knights as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Last Knights violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Last Knights as brutal.
- What did critics think of Last Knights?
- Critics broadly found the film a generic, predictable, and sluggish medieval action drama that relies on familiar honor-and-revenge conventions despite earnest production detail and strong leads.
- Which films are like Last Knights?
- Films with a similar feel include 47 Ronin, Gladiator, 300, and The Last Samurai.
- How long is Last Knights?
- Last Knights runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Last Knights?
- In United States, Last Knights streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
