Excalibur
“Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.”
Synopsis
Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.
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Top Cast
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Nigel Terry
King Arthur
Nicol Williamson
Merlin
Helen Mirren
Morgana
Nicholas Clay
Lancelot
Paul Geoffrey
Perceval
Cherie Lunghi
Guenevere
Robert Addie
Mordred
Gabriel Byrne
Uther
Keith Buckley
Uryens
Katrine Boorman
Igrayne
Corin Redgrave
Cornwall
Liam Neeson
Gawain
Niall O'Brien
Kay
Patrick Stewart
Leondegrance
Clive Swift
Ector
Ciarán Hinds
Lot
Liam O'Callaghan
Sadok
Michael Muldoon
Astamor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.18x
+$24M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boorman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Excalibur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boorman
John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg, Thomas Malory
Trevor Jones
Alex Thomson
John Merritt, Donn Cambern
John Boorman, Robert A. Eisenstein, Edgar F. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
John Boorman
Director
John Boorman
Screenplay
John Boorman
Producer
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
John Merritt
Editor
Donn Cambern
Editor
Rospo Pallenberg
Screenplay
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excalibur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Excalibur about?
Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.
Who directed Excalibur?
Excalibur was directed by John Boorman.
Who stars in Excalibur?
The principal cast of Excalibur includes Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Paul Geoffrey.
When was Excalibur released and how long is it?
Excalibur was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Excalibur?
Excalibur had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $35M at the worldwide box office (3.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Excalibur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Excalibur was composed by Trevor Jones.
Is Excalibur based on a book or true story?
Excalibur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Malory".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Excalibur?
Excalibur holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).