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Excalibur

R19812h 21mJohn Boorman
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 56
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"Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king."

Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.

AdventureFantasy
WitchAdulteryHoly GrailLove TriangleEnglandMagicProphecyFogMythologyCastle

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Frequently asked questions

What is Excalibur (1981) about?

Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.

Who stars in Excalibur?

Excalibur stars Nigel Terry (King Arthur), Nicol Williamson (Merlin), Helen Mirren (Morgana), Nicholas Clay (Lancelot), Paul Geoffrey (Perceval). The film was directed by John Boorman.

How long is Excalibur?

Excalibur has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Excalibur worth watching?

Excalibur holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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