King Arthur (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, King Arthur is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 126 minutes. “Rule Your Fate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.
Who’s in it. King Arthur stars Clive Owen as Arthur, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, Keira Knightley as Guinevere and Mads Mikkelsen as Tristan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, King Arthur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $203.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Arthur page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Arthur tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Arthur (2004)?
- In US, King Arthur is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Arthur worth watching?
- King Arthur holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Arthur?
- King Arthur stars Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, Keira Knightley, Mads Mikkelsen and Joel Edgerton.
- When was King Arthur released?
- King Arthur was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.