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King Arthur

2004·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Rule Your Fate.

The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.
Historical EpicGritty WarfareRevisionist HistoryRoman BritainAction-PackedLeader-Driven NarrativeBattle SpectacleMedieval EraPolitical Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about King Arthur

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Where can I stream King Arthur legally?

You can 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 King Arthur worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Arthur rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is King Arthur?

2 h 6 min

King Arthur runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Arthur?

Critics38
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate King Arthur higher (62) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was King Arthur a box office hit?

Budget$120 million
Box office$204 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $120 million to make and earned $204 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is King Arthur in?

EnglishScottish GaelicWelshIrishLatin

It was made in English, with some Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Irish, Latin. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch King Arthur?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Arthur in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Arthur use?

Based on a Great Big LieDeadpan SnarkerSmug SnakeActor AllusionAll Germans Are NazisRoaring Rampage of RevengeBerserk ButtonAction DadWeddings for EveryoneImprobable Aiming SkillsThousand-Yard StareAction Girland 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 storytelling tropes for King Arthur, including Based on a Great Big Lie, Deadpan Snarker, Smug Snake.