3.6
“Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.”
Excalibur (1981)
April 10, 19812h 21mEN
6.9
1.1K votes
Overview
Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.
Director
John BoormanWriters
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Streaming availability for India
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$11.0M
Revenue
$35.0M
Production Companies
Orion PicturesCinema 84
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User Reviews
Wuchak
6.0***Eccentric depiction of the medieval myths surrounding King Arthur*** In the late 400s Merlin the sorcerer of Britain takes advantage of the lust of King Uther (Gabriel Byrne) for a Duke’s wife, Ingrayne (Katrine Boorman), to grant him a boy who becomes King Arthur of Camelot (Nigel Terry) when he pulls Excalibur from the stone, a magical sword. Arthur marries Guenevere (Cherie Lunghi), but when Lancelot (Nicholas Clay) joins the Knights of the Round Table the two experience a profound affinity for each other. Meanwhile, Arthur’s half-sister, Morgana (Helen Mirren) is intent on incestuou…
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ekaari
9.0A fun “retro dark fantasy” movie with applaudable historical accuracy, peak 80s visuals, with some campy moments. A gem of the 80s that holds up well today