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6.3 / 10(3,026 votes)IMDbPG-1320042h 6m$203.6M Worldwide GrossIreland, United Kingdom, United States of America

King Arthur

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Synopsis

The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.

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

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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 7, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 19, 2005

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.7x ROI)

Production Budget

$120M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$203.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.7x

+$83.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $120MWorldwide: $203.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Antoine Fuqua
Screenplay & Story
David Franzoni
Original Score
Hans Zimmer
Original Title
King Arthur
Country of Origin
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Gaelic, Welsh, English, Irish, Latin
Runtime
2h 6m
Production Budget
$120M
Worldwide Gross
$203.6M
Production Studios
Jerry Bruckheimer Films, World 2000 Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Green Hills Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Screenplay & Story

David Franzoni

Original Score & Music

Hans Zimmer

Director of Photography

Sławomir Idziak, Mark Milsome, Daniele Massaccesi

Film Editing

Jamie Pearson, Conrad Buff IV

Producers

Ned Dowd, Chad Oman, Mike Stenson, Jerry Bruckheimer

Department Leadership Roster

Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua

Director

Jamie Pearson

Editor

Sławomir Idziak

Sławomir Idziak

Director of Photography

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Original Music Composer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Producer

Conrad Buff IV

Editor

David Franzoni

David Franzoni

Writer

Penny Rose

Costume Design

Louis Joon

Costume Design

Steve Dent

Steve Dent

Stunt Coordinator

Matt Johnson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Dan Weil

Production Design

Paul Cross

Production Design

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.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

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

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About King Arthur

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

What is King Arthur about?

The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.

Who directed King Arthur?

King Arthur was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Who stars in King Arthur?

The principal cast of King Arthur includes Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, Keira Knightley, Mads Mikkelsen, Joel Edgerton.

When was King Arthur released and how long is it?

King Arthur was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.

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

King Arthur had a reported production budget of $120M and grossed $203.6M at the worldwide box office (1.7 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for King Arthur?

The original motion picture soundtrack for King Arthur was composed by Hans Zimmer.

What is the age rating and content advisory for King Arthur?

King Arthur 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).