A Knight for a Day

A Knight for a Day

Goofy jousts for the hand of Penelope, as well as the championship.

Directed by Jack Hannah

Produced by Walt Disney Productions

19467 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted medieval comedy short where Goofy's bumbling mistaken identity leads to slapstick jousting hijinks and romantic pursuit.

By accident, Cedric (Goofy), replaces his master, Sir Loinsteak, in the armor just before the joust with champion Sir Cumference.

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Questions people ask

  • Is A Knight for a Day scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is A Knight for a Day easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is A Knight for a Day sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does A Knight for a Day end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is A Knight for a Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like A Knight for a Day

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Same Mood as A Knight for a Day

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Like A Knight for a Day, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Knight for a Day, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Knight for a Day, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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