🏷 Discover The Best Knights Templar Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today

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Uncover the most gripping movies and TV shows about the Knights Templar, legendary warriors whose legacy still captivates audiences today. From historical dramas to thrilling adventures, these productions blend fact and fiction to bring the mystique of the Templars to life. Whether you're a history buff or a fantasy enthusiast, this curated selection will transport you to battles, conspiracies, and ancient secrets. Dive in and explore the best cinematic and television offerings dedicated to one of history’s most enigmatic orders.

Cast

Harrison Ford

Sean Connery

Denholm Elliott

Alison Doody

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

7.9 11.1K votes

Genre: Action, Adventure

Country: United States of America

Duration: 127 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world!

Plot: saving the world, nazi, holy grail, venice, italy, entrapment, crusader, riddle, ...

Time: medieval, 1930s

Place: germany

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Robert Hetrick

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Josu00e9 Manuel Mireles Valverde

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Tim Nailer Foley

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Paco Valenciano

Cartel Land (2015)

7.2 372 votes

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Country: United States of America

Duration: 101 min.

Audience: R

Story: In the Mexican state of Michoacán, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor," shepherds a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Valley—a narrow, 52-mile-long desert corridor known as Cocaine Alley—Tim "Nailer" Foley, an American veteran, heads a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, whose goal is to halt Mexico’s drug wars from seeping across our border.

Plot: arizona, cocaine, crack, murder, gang, drugs, mexican border, knight templars

Place: mexico

Cast

Orlando Bloom

Eva Green

Jeremy Irons

David Thewlis

Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

7.1 5.1K votes

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama

Country: United States of America, United Kingdom

Duration: 144 min.

Audience: R

Story: After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

Plot: blacksmith, muslim, crusade, catapult, swordsman, battlefield, knight, religion, ...

Time: 12th century

Place: jerusalem

Knightfall (2017) TV Show

7.0 340 votes

Genre: Action, Drama

Country: Czech Republic, United States of America

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 18

Audience: TV-14

Story: Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.

Plot: historical drama, knight templars

Time: 13th century

Top Historical Movies Featuring the Knights Templar

The Knights Templar have been the subject of numerous films, often portraying them as both heroic defenders and shadowy conspirators. One of the most acclaimed is Kingdom of Heaven (2005), directed by Ridley Scott. While not solely focused on the Templars, this epic masterfully depicts their involvement in the Crusades and their complex relationship with other factions. The film’s historical backdrop and emotional depth make it a must-watch for Templar enthusiasts.

Classic Templar Films Worth Watching

The Da Vinci Code (2006) – Based on Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, this thriller follows Robert Langdon as he uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy linked to the Knights Templar. Though fictionalized, the film introduces audiences to Templar symbolism and lore.
The Knight Templar (2015) – A lesser-known but intriguing film that delves into the Templars' legendary wealth and hidden treasures, blending history with mystery.

Best TV Shows Exploring Templar Legends

Television has also embraced the mystique of the Knights Templar, offering serialized storytelling that delves deeper into their myths and historical roles. Knightfall (2017-2019), produced by History Channel, is a standout series that dramatizes the Templars' rise, fall, and enduring legacy. Set during the 13th century, the show follows their struggles against both external enemies and internal corruption, blending real events with compelling drama.

Notable Templar-Themed TV Series

Barbarians (2020) – This German series explores the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest but also references Templar-like secret societies and ancient orders, adding a layer of intrigue.
Assassin’s Creed: Lineage (2009) – While based on the video game franchise, this live-action series incorporates Templar themes, including their influence over the Italian Renaissance and the Assassin Brotherhood.

The Knights Templar continue to inspire storytelling across film and television, offering a mix of historical drama, mystery, and adventure. Whether you're drawn to their military prowess, their alleged hidden treasures, or their role in conspiracy theories, these productions provide a cinematic gateway into one of history’s most fascinating orders. For further reading, explore books like The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God’s Holy Warriors by Dan Jones, which complements these visual narratives. Start your Templar journey today and uncover the truth behind the legends!