Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- intense
- somber
- historical action night
- medieval epic marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly agreed that strong locations, performances, and action set pieces could not overcome a thin, frequently incomprehensible plot and uneven pacing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The narrative centers on Jan Žižka, a defining Czech warlord, amid the political and religious conflicts surrounding the Hussite era.
Jan Žižka operates amid rival nobles, political maneuvering, backstabbing, and conflicts involving the Holy Roman Empire and Teutonic Order.
The film is built around violent fifteenth-century warfare and action set pieces depicting armies and personal combat.
Ben Foster portrays Jan Žižka during the period in which the Czech icon’s reputation and military identity are being formed.
Films like Medieval, and why
The Last Duel
shared medieval historical setting, brutal action set pieces, and conflicted warrior protagonist
Outlaw King
shared medieval warfare, political power struggles, and grim historical drama
Braveheart
shared biographical historical action, large-scale battles, and charismatic warlord figure
Kingdom of Heaven
shared period combat, religious conflict, and gritty epic atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Petr Jákl
- Release Date
- 2022-09-08
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (565)
Cast
- Ben Foster
- Sophie Lowe
- Michael Caine
- Roland Møller
- Magnus Samuelsson
- Til Schweiger
- Matthew Goode
- William Moseley
- Karel Roden
- Werner Daehn
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Medieval about?
- A brutal medieval origin story follows Jan Žižka as political intrigue and armed conflict forge the Czech warrior into a legendary commander.
- What is Medieval like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Medieval as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Medieval violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Medieval as graphic.
- What did critics think of Medieval?
- Critics broadly agreed that strong locations, performances, and action set pieces could not overcome a thin, frequently incomprehensible plot and uneven pacing.
- Which films are like Medieval?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Duel, Outlaw King, Braveheart, and Kingdom of Heaven.
- How long is Medieval?
- Medieval runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch Medieval?
- In United States, Medieval is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
