King Arthur

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  • Opened July 7, 2004 
  • 2 hr 6 min
  • PG-13 | intense battle sequences, a scene of sensuality and some language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. More on child suitability

  • The time is near 450 A.D. The Roman Empire has begun to crumble, and England has been torn apart by territorial tribes clamoring to rule all the lands. It is up to Arthur and his ragtag group of warriors, including Lancelot and worthy fighter Guinevere, to unify the country and bring peace. Collectively, they are known as the Knights of the Round Table. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ioan Gruffudd, Stephen Dillane, Stellan Skarsgård
  • Director: Antoine Fuqua
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Kirk Honeycutt

An engrossing, highly intelligent reimagining of the legend of Arthur. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Not a bad movie, although it could have been better. It isn't flat-out silly like "Troy," its actors look at home as their characters, and director Antoine Fuqua curtails the use of computer effects in the battle scenes, which involve mostly real people. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

In a movie like this one, a little madness is its own Holy Grail. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Ty Burr

King Arthur does to this legend what "Troy" did to Homer, with one important difference: It's a better movie. Read full review

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