Excalibur

  • Rated R
  • 2hr 20m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

John Boorman

Producer:

John Boorman, Edgar F. Gross, Robert A. Eisenstein

Release Date:

Apr 10, 1981

Runtime:

2hr 20m

Synopsis

Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.

Cast

  • Nicol Williamson
  • Nigel Terry
  • Helen Mirren
  • Nicholas Clay
  • Cherie Lunghi
  • Corin Redgrave
  • Paul Geoffrey
  • Patrick Stewart
  • Gabriel Byrne
  • Liam Neeson

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Metacritic

56
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Based on 10 Critics
7.7

USER SCORE (22)

Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Reviews
63

What a wondrous vision Excalibur is! And what a mess.

Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
50

Mr. Boorman takes these myths very seriously, but he has used them with a pretentiousness that obscures his vision.

Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
60

John Boorman's 1981 retelling of the Arthurian legends is a continuation of the thematic thrust and visual plan of his Exorcist II, though the failure of that bold, hallucinatory, and flawed film seems to have put Boorman into partial retreat.

Metacritic review by Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Excalibur (1981) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Excalibur (1981)?
The movie is 2hr 20min long.
What's Excalibur (1981) about?
Merlin the magician helps Arthur Pendragon unite the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot, even as dark forces conspire to tear it apart.
Who's the cast of Excalibur (1981)?
  • Nicol Williamson as Merlin
  • Nigel Terry as King Arthur
  • Helen Mirren as Morgana
  • Nicholas Clay as Lancelot
  • Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere
  • Corin Redgrave as Cornwall
  • Paul Geoffrey as Perceval
  • Patrick Stewart as Leondegrance
  • Gabriel Byrne as Uther Pendragon
  • Liam Neeson as Gawain
Who's the director behind Excalibur (1981)?
John Boorman directed Excalibur (1981).
Who produced Excalibur (1981)?
John Boorman, Edgar F. Gross and Robert A. Eisenstein produced Excalibur (1981).