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Knight Rider: proof the studio reads its own marketing too literally.
“Not even a post-credits scene could save this.”
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1982 · Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi / Crime
Knight Rider
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
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RELEASE DATE
1982
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Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi / Crime
PLOT SUMMARY
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
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@ENDING_LEAKS2025-12-19 09:00 UTC
If whispered monologues were currency, Knight Rider would settle the national debt.
@SCREEN_SHADE2025-12-25 00:00 UTC
Knight Rider is what happens when a writers' room confuses "ambiguous" with "didn't finish the draft".
@LATE_SHOW_LURKER2025-12-27 14:00 UTC
Knight Rider should come with a complimentary pillow for when the third-act CGI soup inevitably kicks in.
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Why is Knight Rider rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Knight Rider (1982) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 25/100. Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surge…
What streaming era or audience vibe does Knight Rider fit best?+
Knight Rider works best as a classic vault title for re-roast nights for adventure fans. With a Burn Index of 25/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Knight Rider worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Knight Rider scores 25/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/movies · u/ReelTalkRanter🔥 3.2k points
The cinematography in Knight Rider is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Just got out of Knight Rider and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/criticalkino · u/PopcornPhilosopher🔥 4.8k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Knight Rider actually is?
Everyone praising the Knight Rider performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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r/TrueFilm · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 2.2k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in Knight Rider?
Rewatched Knight Rider last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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