Don Quixote_
"The classic tale of a man's dream, his epic journey, and one true love."
Adapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who loses his sanity and believing to be a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha, decides to go on imaginary adventures along with his friend, the simple farmer Sancho Panza, who becomes his squire. On their journeys, they rescue dames in distress in honorable acts and fight giants among other perils, with Don longing to be with the love of his life, lady Dulcinea, and Sancho waiting to be rewarded with an island where he's about to become a governor.
Starring
John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, Isabella Rossellini
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Don Quixote was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
Adapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who loses his sanity and believing to be a knight ...
Don Quixote is a Adventure, Comedy, TV Movie film with a runtime of 2h 19m.
CAST (20)
John Lithgow
Don Quixote de La Mancha / Alonso Quixano
Bob Hoskins
Sancho Panza
Isabella Rossellini
The Duchess
Vanessa Williams
Dulcinea / Aldonza
Lambert Wilson
Duke
Amelia Warner
Antonia
Tony Haygarth
Barber
Peter Eyre
Priest
LB
Lilo Baur
Teresa Panza (Sancho's wife)
James Purefoy
Carrasco
Trevor Peacock
Innkeeper
Linda Bassett
Housekeeper
Barry Stanton
Chaplain
Alun Raglan
Rodriquez
Michael Feast
Doctor
Graham Crowden
Montesino
Amparo Valle
Mother Panza (Older)
Alicia Borrachero
Mother Panza (Younger)
Ruth Sheen
1st Wench / Young Lady
RS
Rosemary Smith
2nd Wench / Young Lady
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Don Quixote about?
Adapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who loses his sanity and believing to be a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha, decides to go on imaginary adventures along with his friend, the simple farmer Sancho Panza, who becomes his squire. On their journeys, they rescue dames in distress in honorable acts and fight giants among other perils, with Don longing to be with the love of his life, lady Dulcinea, and Sancho waiting to be rewarded with an island where he's about to become a governor.
How long is Don Quixote?
Don Quixote has a runtime of 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Who stars in Don Quixote?
The cast of Don Quixote includes John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, Lambert Wilson.
What is the rating of Don Quixote?
Don Quixote has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 36 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Comedy
TV Movie