Movies and TvShows featuring "trial-by-combat" theme.

In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges must settle a dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel to the death. Jean and Jacques swear fealty to Count Pierre d'Alençon, but tensions arise when Jacques receives a gift of land that Jean believes should be his. Jacques falls in love with Marguerite and rapes her, leading Jean to seek justice through a duel. The duel takes place, and Jean emerges victorious. However, he meets a tragic end in the Crusades. Marguerite continues managing his estate and lives in peace for the rest of her life.

Excalibur is a thrilling adventure set in the early Middle Ages, where the legendary Arthur gathers his knights to battle for the throne. With the help of the powerful wizard Merlin, Arthur wields the magical sword Excalibur and faces various challenges, including the search for the Holy Grail. The story explores themes of honor, betrayal, and redemption, with a captivating love triangle amidst the backdrop of war and mythology.

Flash Gordon, an American football player, travels to an alien planet to save Earth from an evil emperor who plans to destroy it with natural disasters. With the help of his allies, Flash must navigate through treacherous battles, mind control, and epic duels to bring down the dictator and prevent the apocalypse.

In the year 1999, Highlander Connor MacLeod, now exiled, teams up with a rebel leader to fight criminals in a future Earth riddled with bullets and ultraviolet radiation. They must face a trial by combat and fight to save the world from solar radiation. As the highlander, Connor is an immortal sword-wielding warrior who is thrown into a dystopian future where he must continue his fight for justice and survival.

After a spaceship experiences difficulties during a mission, an astronaut crash-lands on a planet where the inhabitants are only six inches tall. As he tries to repair his ship, he becomes involved in a conflict between two warring factions of the tiny people.

In 12th-century England, Ivanhoe, a noble knight, embarks on a dangerous adventure to save King Richard and the kingdom from the tyrant Prince John. Along the way, he faces jousting tournaments, sword fights, and thrilling battles, all while navigating complex relationships and political intrigue.

Prince Valiant, a young knight-in-training, embarks on a journey of loyalty, romance, and self-discovery in a world of political turmoil and religious persecution.

In the 15th century, a young nobleman, Myles Falworth, learns about his unknown father, battles treachery, and fights his way to becoming a knight. Along the way, he falls in love and must prove his innocence in a trial by combat.

Killjoy Goes to Hell is a comedy horror movie that follows the story of an evil clown named Killjoy who goes to hell. In hell, he encounters a supernatural serial killer who seeks revenge on him. The movie combines elements of comedy and horror as Killjoy tries to escape from his pursuer and find a way back to the world of the living.

A group called The Knights Of Avalon are unhappy with the justice system so are taking the law into their own hands by executing criminals using medieval methods such as jousting.

Two muscle-men come up against a tribe of Amazon women.

In The Bandit of Sherwood Forest, a heroic outlaw named Robin Hood leads a band of outlaws in a fight against tyranny and injustice. With his skilled archery, he and his loyal followers seek to protect the innocent and bring justice to the land. Along the way, Robin Hood faces numerous challenges and enemies, but his determination and courage never waver. Together, they fight for freedom and equality, making their mark in the legendary Sherwood Forest.

Based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe's 12th-century England comes to life in Burbank Film's classic animated film.