The Magic Sword (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1962, The Magic Sword is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 80 minutes. “The Most Incredible Weapon Ever Wielded!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.
Who’s in it. The Magic Sword stars Basil Rathbone as Lodac, Estelle Winwood as Sybil, Gary Lockwood as Sir George and Anne Helm as Princess Helene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Magic Sword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Sword 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 The Magic Sword (1962)?
- In US, The Magic Sword is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magic Sword worth watching?
- The Magic Sword holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Sword?
- The Magic Sword stars Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm and Liam Sullivan.
- When was The Magic Sword released?
- The Magic Sword was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.