The Sword in the Stone (1963)
A whimsical young boy's education with an eccentric wizard becomes a heartwarming, fantastical adventure.
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.
How intense is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What The Sword in the Stone feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingcampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
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Is The Sword in the Stone scary?
No. The Sword in the Stone is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Sword in the Stone gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Sword in the Stone sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Sword in the Stone OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone runs 1h 19m.
Where can I stream The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Sword in the Stone have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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