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The Sword in the Stone

1963·Movie
1h 19min·G
67
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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Tired of living in a Medieval mess... Merlin uses all his magic powers to change a scrawny little boy into a legendary hero!

Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Classic Animated FantasyFamily-Friendly AdventureMagical MentorshipComing-of-AgeLighthearted & WhimsicalMerlinDisney AnimationMedieval EnglandNostalgic

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Where can I stream The Sword in the Stone legally?

The Sword in the Stone is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sword in the Stone worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sword in the Stone rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Sword in the Stone?

1 h 19 min

The Sword in the Stone runs 1 h 19 min.

Is The Sword in the Stone based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sword in the Stone?

Critics63
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sword in the Stone higher (72) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Sword in the Stone a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$22 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is The Sword in the Stone in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sword in the Stone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sword in the Stone in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sword in the Stone use?

Interspecies RomanceNiceness DenialDark Is Not EvilJump ScareAmbiguously GayOutgrowing the BuildingNever Trust a TrailerOnly the Chosen May WieldInstant Turn-OffButt-MonkeyJerkassBeleaguered Assistantand 248 more

TV Tropes lists 260 storytelling tropes for The Sword in the Stone, including Interspecies Romance, Niceness Denial, Dark Is Not Evil.