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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

2017

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.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent intense fantasy violence, executions, deaths, frightening creatures, parental murder, torture, sacrifice, and dark imagery may be too intense for younger viewers, despite heroic themes and limited sexual content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No overt commercial product placement or brand integration.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple deaths drive the story, including Arthur’s parents, rebels, soldiers, a daughter’s sacrifice, and the main villain. Deaths are shown in a violent fantasy-action context.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Blood and violent deaths occur, including beheadings, sacrifice, bodies, and characters covered in blood, though gore is not the sole focus.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate strong language throughout the dialogue.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Themes are rooted in fantasy/mythological magic rather than real-world organized religion.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on romance; relationships are peripheral to the action and political plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Darklands visions, demons, giant snakes, moat hags, nightmares, peril, and supernatural attacks create sustained frightening imagery.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains brief, mild references consistent with a gritty urban fantasy setting.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Limited casual alcohol use may appear in tavern settings; no prominent drug use, smoking, or substance-centered storyline is indicated.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Sword fights, battles, assassinations, executions, torture, magical attacks, and repeated killings are central to the story.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Arthur and the rebels repeatedly face tyranny, capture, supernatural danger, and loss while accepting difficult leadership responsibilities.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive reinterpretations of Arthurian myth, Excalibur, magical realms, creatures, visions, and stylized action strongly support imaginative engagement.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast reflects a degree of ethnic diversity, though primarily within a fantasy setting.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown through the loyalty of Arthur's friends and his eventual commitment to his kingdom.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes include responsibility, resisting tyranny, loyalty, sacrifice, leadership, accepting identity, and using power for the common good.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Arthur grows from a streetwise survivor into a leader who eventually cares for his people.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and what caused that change?
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