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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Play trailer 1:34 Poster for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword PG-13 Released May 12, 2017 2h 6m Adventure Action Fantasy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review K. Austin Collins The Ringer More swords, more stones, and more roundtables, please. Just not directed by Guy Ritchie. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review A C Here I am in 2025, trying to find where I can stream this movie over and over! This was a great movie and the acting was superb. Thanks Peacock. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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