King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

PG-13

Released May 12, 2017

2h 6m

Adventure

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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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword has nothing particularly earth-shattering to say; it's not a profound or innovative film. But it's full of joy and energy and ridiculous nonsense.

Jun 12, 2025

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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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Miko S

I simply cannot understand why this movie has such low ratings, fantastic cast, good graphics, amazing soundtrack, great storyline, I genuinely love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Dead L

One of my favorites. Granted there are some horrendous scenes, specifically the ones with David Beckham. But overall good movie and I love Richie's quick fire dialogue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Austin B

There was a good movie beneath all of the misguided, all over the place finished product. I hope this doesn't prevent a remake done right in the future

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Audience Member

This movie is a journey through the mind of Arthur and the action is amazing

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Alexa C

Guy’s take on this classic tale breathes fresh life into the story. It is completely unique throughout and I thought the action sequences were great. The score fit the theme of the story and the movie and Charlie’s acting was incredible. Casting and story was just top notch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Rohan D

Amazing movie. I have loved it forever. And that music, it always gives me goosebumps. Can't understand how it didnt perform at the box office. One of the best. I wish i could see it in theatre once again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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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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