Ridley Scott's is a historical epic set during the 12th-century Crusades. While it received a mixed reception upon its initial theatrical release, it has since been revitalized by its vastly expanded Director's Cut. Core Premise & Plot

Critics and audiences widely consider the (re-released in theaters in May 2025) to be the superior version of the film.

The story follows (Orlando Bloom), a French blacksmith grieving the loss of his wife and child. After discovering he is the illegitimate son of Baron Godfrey (Liam Neeson), Balian journeys to Jerusalem to seek redemption. He quickly becomes a key defender of the city against the forces of the Muslim leader Saladin (Ghassan Massoud), navigating a fragile peace between the leprous King Baldwin IV (Edward Norton) and warmongering factions led by Guy de Lusignan (Marton Csokas). The Definitive Version: The Director's Cut