King Arthur (2004)
Sarmatian cavalry clash in a gritty, measured war epic that redefines Arthurian legend with historical realism.
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.
How intense is King Arthur?
King Arthur has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What King Arthur feels like
- Tone
- epicgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream King Arthur
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Is King Arthur for you?
Is King Arthur scary?
No. King Arthur is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is King Arthur gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is King Arthur sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is King Arthur OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is King Arthur?
King Arthur runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream King Arthur?
King Arthur is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does King Arthur have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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