Excalibur
“Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.”
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.
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Where is Excalibur streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Excalibur
Excalibur is a 1981 English-language adventure and fantasy film directed by John Boorman. The cast is led by Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Excalibur was produced by Orion Pictures and Cinema 84 and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 10, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Boorman
- Writers
- John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg
- Release date
- April 10, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Cinema 84
Excalibur cast & crew
Excalibur was directed by John Boorman and written by John Boorman and Rospo Pallenberg.
The cast features Nigel Terry as King Arthur, Nicol Williamson as Merlin, Helen Mirren as Morgana, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot, Paul Geoffrey as Perceval, and Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by Robert A. Eisenstein and John Boorman.
Is Excalibur worth watching?
Excalibur holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,155 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure and fantasy, Excalibur is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Excalibur
Excalibur isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Excalibur
Nigel Terry
King Arthur
Nicol Williamson
Merlin
Helen Mirren
Morgana
Nicholas Clay
Lancelot
Paul Geoffrey
Perceval
Cherie Lunghi
Guenevere
Robert Addie
Mordred
Gabriel Byrne
Uther
Keith Buckley
Uryens
Katrine Boorman
Igrayne
Corin Redgrave
Cornwall
Liam Neeson
Gawain
Excalibur — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Excalibur in United States?
Excalibur is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Excalibur in?
Excalibur is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Excalibur?
Excalibur runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is Excalibur rated?
Excalibur is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,155 ratings.
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