King Arthur
2004 · Movie · PG-13 · 126 min · ★ 6.3 · 38% critics
Based on a theory linking the Arthurian legend to Roman-era forces in Britain, the film follows a commander and his Sarmatian cavalry on one last mission. Their journey takes them beyond Hadrian’s Wall as they clash with invading Saxons and navigate the power struggles around them.
Based on Arthurian romance
Also known as King Arthur: Director's Cut · Knights of the Roundtable
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-07-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (2,923 votes)
- Box office
- $203,877,963
- Budget
- $90,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this moody Arthurian action epic if you want entertainment-first medieval battles and a dark, foggy atmosphere, but Not for you if you need strict historical accuracy or character-driven depth like Robin Hood (2010) or The Eagle (2011).
Pros: gritty Arthurian mood; great score; wintry set pieces | Cons: uneven performances; historical/myth mix; messy overall flow
Themes
- roman empire
- king arthur
- battle
- 5th century
- northumbria
- hadrian’s wall
Cast & crew
Clive Owen
as Arthur
Ioan Gruffudd
as Lancelot
Keira Knightley
as Guinevere
Mads Mikkelsen
as Tristan
Joel Edgerton
as Gawain
Hugh Dancy
as Galahad
Ray Winstone
as Bors
Stephen Dillane
as Merlin
Ray Stevenson
as Dagonet
Til Schweiger
as Cynric
Directed by Antoine Fuqua