Excalibur
Directed by John BoormanA surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately, his death.
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Excalibur Ratings & Reviews
- Shannon WardJune 26, 2025Great cast great retelling of Arthur as a myth and the first damn good fantasy movie I ever saw
- YunejayJune 9, 20251. Stunning scenery, clever composition, thrilling soundtrack, and exquisitely designed sets. Old cameras come with their own texture, the highlights gleam brilliantly, and the overall image has a soft, delicate quality, almost like an oil painting. 2. The acting is solid, with a few touches of subtle humor here and there. 3. While the plot feels a bit linear and lacks dramatic highs and lows, the story is clearly told, which I appreciated as someone not too familiar with the Arthurian legends. 4. I especially love the two dance scenes, both deeply captivating. One at the beginning where Igraine entrances Uther, and one at the ball where Guinevere shines with her lively spirit. Two dances, two romances, and two generations of kings trapped by love.
- Zokkiie16h agoDark, epic, and totally over-the-top, but in a good way. The visuals are stunning, the mood is intense, and it really feels like stepping into a legend. A bit slow and cheesy at times, but that just adds to the charm
- carmen.s29November 13, 2025A bit slower moving than I remember. But still a pretty good movie. Some of the plot twists could be considered corny by today's standard. But that's alright with me because the movie takes me back to when I was younger.
- drbixlerOctober 13, 2025Campy but awesome!
- builde70July 25, 2025Still a classic to this day, and such beautiful cinematography.
Excalibur Trivia
Excalibur was released on April 10, 1981.
Excalibur was directed by John Boorman.
Excalibur has a runtime of 2 hr 21 min.
Excalibur was produced by John Boorman.
The key characters in Excalibur are King Arthur (Nigel Terry), Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Morgana (Helen Mirren).
Excalibur is rated R.
Excalibur is an Adventure, Fantasy, Drama film.
Excalibur has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.