The Sword in the Stone

Tired of living in a Medieval mess... Merlin uses all his magic powers to change a scrawny little boy into a legendary hero!

19631h 19m7.2(4,182 votes)

AnimationFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say,…

The Sword in the Stone (1963) is a animation, family, and fantasy film directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. It stars Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, and Junius Matthews. The film runs for 1 hour 19 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,182 votes.

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Director

Wolfgang Reitherman

Cast

Sebastian Cabot

The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)

Karl Swenson

Merlin (voice)

Junius Matthews

Archimedes the Owl (voice)

Martha Wentworth

Madam Mim / Old Lady Squirrel (voice)

Norman Alden

Kay (voice)

Rickie Sorensen

Wart (voice)

Ginny Tyler

Little Girl Squirrel (voice)

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Where can I watch The Sword in the Stone?

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Who stars in The Sword in the Stone?

The Sword in the Stone stars Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, and Martha Wentworth, and was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman.

How long is The Sword in the Stone?

The Sword in the Stone has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes.

When did The Sword in the Stone come out?

The Sword in the Stone was released in 1963.

What genre is The Sword in the Stone?

The Sword in the Stone is a animation, family, and fantasy film.

Is The Sword in the Stone worth watching?

The Sword in the Stone holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.