Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- blockbuster movie night
- action fantasy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually energetic and entertaining in flashes, but felt its modern action styling overwhelmed the classic Arthurian material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Guy Ritchie's direction gives the Arthurian material fast dialogue, irreverent banter, and stylized momentum.
Sword fights, magical sequences, and slow-motion action emphasize muscular blockbuster choreography.
Arthur's orphaned birthright and Vortigern's effort to eliminate him drive the central conflict.
The film reimagines Camelot, Excalibur, and the sword-in-the-stone legend as a contemporary action property.
Films like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and why
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
stylized medieval fantasy adventure with mythic destiny, swordplay, and large-scale spectacle
Excalibur
revisionist Arthurian fantasy combining legendary characters, political conflict, and heightened action
Sherlock Holmes
fast-talking, kinetic Guy Ritchie action style built around criminal bravado and ensemble banter
Warcraft
mythic fantasy adventure centered on a reluctant heir, magical weapons, and a tyrannical ruler
Movie Details
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Release Date
- 2017-05-09
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (6203)
Cast
- Charlie Hunnam
- Jude Law
- Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
- Djimon Hounsou
- Eric Bana
- Aidan Gillen
- Freddie Fox
- Craig McGinlay
- Tom Wu
- Kingsley Ben-Adir
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword about?
- A streetwise exile must embrace his royal destiny and Excalibur to overthrow the uncle who stole his kingdom.
- What is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword as moderate.
- What did critics think of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
- Critics broadly found the film visually energetic and entertaining in flashes, but felt its modern action styling overwhelmed the classic Arthurian material.
- Which films are like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Excalibur, Sherlock Holmes, and Warcraft.
- How long is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
- In United States, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
