Knights of the Round Table (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Knights of the Round Table is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 115 minutes. “All the glory and splendor of King Arthur's court” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.
Who’s in it. Knights of the Round Table stars Robert Taylor as Lancelot, Ava Gardner as Guinevere, Mel Ferrer as Arthur and Anne Crawford as Morgan Le Fay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Knights of the Round Table has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Knights of the Round Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knights of the Round Table 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 Knights of the Round Table (1953)?
- In US, Knights of the Round Table 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 Knights of the Round Table worth watching?
- Knights of the Round Table holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Knights of the Round Table?
- Knights of the Round Table stars Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer, Anne Crawford and Stanley Baker.
- When was Knights of the Round Table released?
- Knights of the Round Table was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.