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1981 · Movie · 2h 21m · R

Excalibur

CriticsCritics: 65
AudienceAudience: 7.4

A young heir draws a legendary sword from a stone and becomes king, bringing together the Knights of the Round Table and striving to unite the country. As he pursues love, the Holy Grail, and peace, his rule faces increasingly difficult challenges.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like dark, operatic fantasy, Arthurian legend, lavish medieval settings, and campy performances; Not for you if you prefer brisk pacing, naturalistic acting, or tightly focused storytelling.

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Cast

Nicol WilliamsonNigel TerryHelen MirrenNicholas ClayPaul GeoffreyCherie LunghiRobert AddieGabriel Byrne

Director

John Boorman

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