Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- stirring
- romantic
- heroic
- historical adventure night
- classic miniseries viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ivanhoe's identity as a noble knight is expressed through jousting, martial contests, courtly behavior, and the rescue of imperiled women.
Prince John's rule and the struggle for England's throne provide the central political conflict.
The film adapts Walter Scott's novel while emphasizing medieval settings, knights, royal power struggles, and romantic adventure.
Jousting and knightly competition are explicit plot elements, while the production's historical setting foregrounds castles, armor, and aristocratic ceremony.
Films like Ivanhoe, and why
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
shared medieval setting, chivalric adventure, romance, and swashbuckling conflict
The Adventures of Robin Hood
shared literary medieval adventure, noble heroes, court intrigue, and romantic stakes
The Vikings
shared historical pageantry, knightly combat, political rivalry, and romance
Movie Details
- Director
- Douglas Camfield
- Release Date
- 1982-02-23
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (62)
Cast
- Anthony Andrews
- James Mason
- Sam Neill
- Michael Hordern
- Julian Glover
- Ronald Pickup
- David Robb
- Stuart Wilson
- Michael Gothard
- Tony Haygarth
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy 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 Ivanhoe about?
- A noble knight returns from the holy wars to challenge political tyranny and restore justice in a richly staged medieval swashbuckler.
- What is Ivanhoe like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ivanhoe as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ivanhoe violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ivanhoe as moderate.
- Which films are like Ivanhoe?
- Films with a similar feel include Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and The Vikings.
- How long is Ivanhoe?
- Ivanhoe runs 137 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ivanhoe?
- In United States, Ivanhoe streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
