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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

PG-13

Released May 12, 2017

2h 6m

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Action

Fantasy

Drama

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After the murder of his father, young Arthur's power-hungry uncle Vortigern seizes control of the crown. Robbed of his birthright, he grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city, not knowing who he truly is. When fate leads him to pull the Excalibur sword from stone, Arthur embraces his true destiny to become a legendary fighter and leader.

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Critics Consensus

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword piles mounds of modern action flash on an age-old tale -- and wipes out much of what made it a classic story in the first place.

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Karen Han

Slashfilm

If you can bear the bad patches, there's something dazzlingly fun at the heart of it all.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 8, 2017

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Jo Livingstone

The New Republic

Ritchie has reached into the medieval quiver of tales for material, but has not imposed the meta-narrative of Western history onto those stories. For this restraint medievalists should be thankful, and the critics should be a little more forgiving.

Aug 15, 2017

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

More swords, more stones, and more roundtables, please. Just not directed by Guy Ritchie.

Aug 10, 2017

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The action is pretty good, and Jude Law is a hoot playing such a detestable slug of a human being.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Though no viewer should enter a Ritchie film expecting traditions to be upheld, the director's usual way of shaping a story does Arthurian legend a disservice.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 4, 2022

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Drew Dietsch

FANDOM

A good production with some eccentric style, but a mostly bland and unfocused fairy tale reappropriation.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 29, 2021

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Jesse K

Most underrated movie ever made

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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SkyRo P

King Arthur, the legend of the sword, is a fascinating tale, and I must say that Guy Ritchie excelled in directing this film. His infusion of action and adventure into the narrative was commendable, contributing to an engaging storytelling experience. However, a significant flaw that hindered the movie's success lies in how Ritchie portrayed Arthur's journey from childhood to adulthood. Key moments of his life, including his adventures through the woods and battles against various creatures, were rushed and narrated in a way that felt disjointed. This pacing issue detracted from the overall enjoyment, making it seem like an awkward compilation rather than a cohesive story. The performances from the cast were outstanding, with each actor delivering remarkable portrayals. Nevertheless, the rapid transitions affected the impact of their performances. As a result, what could have been a cinematic masterpiece by Guy Ritchie fell short in certain areas, suffering from a lack of depth in the script and questionable creative choices.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Frans B

Guy Ritchie creativeness and Pemberton genius, what a result! Lost count of how many times I watched this. Amazing movie, with a soundtrack that will never get old. Creates such ambiance and gritty interpretation, quite unique. The whole cast absolutely shines in character and I will for the life of me never understand the pessimistic reviews. Cinematography is something that leaves you in awe. It is just plain daft to compare any iteration of any given story to each other. This one stands out, and I've seen them all, believe me ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Michael T

I don’t know why the critics disliked this movie. Great entertainment and interesting alternative to the classic legend. Love Guy Ritchie’s style and some well-known actors put in some good performances.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Faiz D

The reviews does this movie no justice, but it's still just another generic blockbuster.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Aaron C

Legend of King Arthur told by Guy Ritchie... what's not to like?? The Beckham cameo was the most unexpected thing I have seen in a film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Synopsis

After the murder of his father, young Arthur's power-hungry uncle Vortigern seizes control of the crown. Robbed of his birthright, he grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city, not knowing who he truly is. When fate leads him to pull the Excalibur sword from stone, Arthur embraces his true destiny to become a legendary fighter and leader.

Director: Guy Ritchie
Producer: Akiva Goldsman, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Steve Clark-Hall, Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram
Screenwriter: Joby Harold, Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Ritchie/Wigram, Weed Road, Safehouse Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence & Action|Brief Strong Language|Some Suggestive Content)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.1M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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