Excalibur (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Excalibur is a fantasy and adventure film directed by John Boorman, running about 141 minutes. “Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur", chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately his death.
Who’s in it. Excalibur stars Nigel Terry as King Arthur, Helen Mirren as Morgana, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot and Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Excalibur has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35M 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 Excalibur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Excalibur tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Excalibur (1981)?
- In US, Excalibur 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 Excalibur worth watching?
- Excalibur holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Excalibur?
- Excalibur stars Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi and Paul Geoffrey.
- When was Excalibur released?
- Excalibur was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.