The Sword in the Stone (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1963, The Sword in the Stone is a family and animation film directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, running about 79 minutes. “Tired of living in a Medieval mess... Merlin uses all his magic powers to change a scrawny little boy into a legendary hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Who’s in it. The Sword in the Stone stars Sebastian Cabot as The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice), Karl Swenson as Merlin (voice), Junius Matthews as Archimedes the Owl (voice) and Norman Alden as Kay (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Sword in the Stone has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Sword in the Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword in the Stone tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword in the Stone (1963)?
- In US, The Sword in the Stone is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Sword in the Stone worth watching?
- The Sword in the Stone holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sword in the Stone?
- The Sword in the Stone stars Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Norman Alden and Martha Wentworth.
- When was The Sword in the Stone released?
- The Sword in the Stone was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.