King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
A gritty, briskly paced fantasy epic follows a streetwise Arthur reclaiming his crown and confronting a dark legacy.
When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.
How intense is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What King Arthur: Legend of the Sword feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpygritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword for you?
Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword scary?
No. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 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: Legend of the Sword?
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does King Arthur: Legend of the Sword have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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