Excalibur (1981)
Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.
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Excalibur rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.3/10· 73K votes
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic56%
TMDb6.96/10· 1K votesWith 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.3/10 on IMDb and 56/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About Excalibur
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.
Cast of Excalibur
Nigel Terry
as King Arthur
Nicol Williamson
as Merlin
Helen Mirren
as Morgana
Nicholas Clay
as Lancelot
Paul Geoffrey
as Perceval
Cherie Lunghi
as Guenevere
Robert Addie
as Mordred
Gabriel Byrne
as Uther
Keith Buckley
as Uryens
Katrine Boorman
as Igrayne
Corin Redgrave
as Cornwall
Liam Neeson
as Gawain
Excalibur facts
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $35M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Epic medieval battles capture timeless Arthurian legend spectacularly
- •Lush fantasy worldbuilding creates immersive castle and duel atmosphere
- •Strong performances elevate complex human conflicts and moral ambiguity
What the audience disliked
- •Pacing drags during extended exposition and dialogue sequences
- •Visual effects feel dated compared to modern fantasy standards
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