Based on the novel by T. H. White, this animated Disney adaptation of the classic medieval fable chronicles King Arthur's...
Based on the novel by T. H. White, this animated Disney adaptation of the classic medieval fable chronicles King Arthur's humble beginnings.
An orphaned child, Arthur (Richard and Robert Reitherman), then known as Wart, wants to help his foster brother, Kay (Norman Alden), become a knight. While helping Kay train, Wart stumbles upon the talented wizard Merlin's (Karl Swenson) cabin. Convinced that Wart is bound for greatness, Merlin takes him under his wing to ready him for the eventual role of a great leader.
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66 %32 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
73 %194,394 reviewsAudience score rating
"The feature-length cartoon demonstrates anew the magic of the Disney animators and imagination in character creation."
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Variety
Variety"A beautifully animated Disney feature."
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Time Out
Time Out"The humor sparkles with real, knowing sophistication -- meaning for all ages -- and some of the characters on the fifth-century landscape of Old England are Disney pips."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"It feels older than contemporary Disney work due to flat, creaky animation. The story still has resonance for kids, though."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"There is still some life in the characterizations, though the animation is turning stiff and flat."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago ReaderThe Sword in the Stone | Details
- Runtime
- 79
- Genre
- Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family, Musical
- Country of origin
- USA
