Ivanhoe
1952 · Movie · NR · 106 min · ★ 6.8 · 77% critics
Based on Sir Walter Scott’s classic, this medieval adventure follows a chivalrous knight as he joins forces to fight Norman injustice and back the return of King Richard the Lionheart. As Prince John takes power, the struggle brings swordplay, daring rescues, and high-stakes efforts to restore what was taken.
Based on Ivanhoe
Also known as Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe
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Details
- Years
- 1952
- Release date
- 1952-07-31
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (199 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Ivanhoe if you want thrilling medieval pageantry, lots of swordplay, and a rousing good-vs-evil fight for rightful rule; Not for you if you prefer historically grounded storytelling or more fluid, natural dialogue, like in The Prisoner of Zenda or Knights of the Round Table.
Pros: chivalrous action; lavish medieval spectacle; strong villain energy | Cons: wooden dialogue; uneven pacing; some cheesy battles
Themes
- countryside
- based on novel or book
- crusade
- castle
- robin hood
- richard the lionheart
- sword fight
- battlefield
- knight
- tournament
- historical fiction
- king
- +11 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1953 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1953 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1953 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Film Promoting International Understanding · 1953 · nominated
Cast & crew
Robert Taylor
as Wilfred of Ivanhoe
Elizabeth Taylor
as Rebecca
Joan Fontaine
as Rowena
George Sanders
as Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert
Emlyn Williams
as Wamba
Robert Douglas
as Sir Hugh De Bracy
Finlay Currie
as Cedric
Felix Aylmer
as Isaac
Francis de Wolff
as Front De Boeuf
Norman Wooland
as King Richard
Directed by Richard Thorpe