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6.6 / 10(6,228 votes)IMDbPG-1320172h 6m$149.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, United Kingdom

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

“From nothing comes a King”

Synopsis

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Final TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

King for a Day event

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

May 12, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 8, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.85x ROI)

Production Budget

$175M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$149.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.85x

-$25.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $175MWorldwide: $149.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Guy Ritchie
Screenplay & Story
Joby Harold, Lionel Wigram, Guy Ritchie
Original Score
Daniel Pemberton
Original Title
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Country of Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 6m
Production Budget
$175M
Worldwide Gross
$149.2M
Production Studios
Village Roadshow Pictures, Weed Road Pictures, Wigram Productions, Safehouse Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guy Ritchie

Screenplay & Story

Joby Harold, Lionel Wigram, Guy Ritchie, David Dobkin

Original Score & Music

Daniel Pemberton

Director of Photography

John Mathieson, Alan Stewart, John Marzano

Film Editing

James Herbert

Producers

Steve Clark-Hall, Guy Ritchie, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Akiva Goldsman

Department Leadership Roster

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Director

Joby Harold

Joby Harold

Screenplay

Steve Clark-Hall

Producer

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Producer

Joby Harold

Joby Harold

Producer

Tory Tunnell

Tory Tunnell

Producer

Akiva Goldsman

Akiva Goldsman

Producer

Lionel Wigram

Lionel Wigram

Producer

Daniel Pemberton

Daniel Pemberton

Original Music Composer

Lionel Wigram

Lionel Wigram

Screenplay

Gemma Jackson

Production Design

John Mathieson

John Mathieson

Director of Photography

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie

Screenplay

James Herbert

Editor

Jonathan Fawkner

Jonathan Fawkner

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

India (CBFC)A

Restricted to Adults (18+).

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword about?

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Who directed King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was directed by Guy Ritchie.

Who stars in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

The principal cast of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword includes Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Eric Bana.

When was King Arthur: Legend of the Sword released and how long is it?

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.

What was the box office and production budget of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $149.2M at the worldwide box office (0.85 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

The original motion picture soundtrack for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was composed by Daniel Pemberton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).