The Sword in the Stone

Name: The Sword in the Stone
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: December 25, 1963
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot

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Buena Vista Distribution Company | Release Date: December 25, 1963 | G

Starring: Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot

Summary: Embark on an adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency and inner strength can claim the throne of England - by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Many brave knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart couldEmbark on an adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency and inner strength can claim the throne of England - by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Many brave knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could succeed. But with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some hilarious friends and true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king.… Expand

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 79 min

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Bosley Crowther

The picture makes an eye-filling package of rollicking fun and thoughtful common sense. The humor sparkles with real, knowing sophistication. Read full review

IndieWire Greg Ehrbar

At first glance, you might have expected the film to be a grand epic with some comedy. Instead, it’s largely a comedy with some serious moments. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

It emerges as a tasty confection. Read full review

Empire William Thomas

Disney’s adaptation of the first book in T. W. White’s colourful Arthurian trilogy The Once And Future King (which also served as the source for the musical Camelot) is formulaic matinee fare, competent and sprightly but undistinguished. Read full review

Walter Addiego

Maybe the film works best as nostalgia for Baby Boomers who recall the picture from their childhood. Read full review

Dave Kehr

There is still some life in the characterizations, though the animation is turning stiff and flat. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

The high point of the picture is the antics of Merlin; at one point he's hilariously funny in his absentmindedness, and the next he shows his cunning. Read full review

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timone

Apr 30, 2019

The one with the nostalgia to it is The Sword in the Stone cause it's one of my favorite disney classics of all time. Me and my friends from old school loved it and we were quoting all the lines and songs from it non stop, it is just a lot of fun as always. My favorite character is WartThe one with the nostalgia to it is The Sword in the Stone cause it's one of my favorite disney classics of all time. Me and my friends from old school loved it and we were quoting all the lines and songs from it non stop, it is just a lot of fun as always. My favorite character is Wart because he looks just exactly like me and Liam is Merlin and the songs that are fun called Higitus Figitus and many more also speaking of characters, the characters are memorable. Wart is the main character who wants to learn education, Merlin is the wise and the most powerful wizard who learns magic, Archimedes an owl who is miserable as always until the wizards duel and many more are really pleased at Wart who pulls the sword from the stone and becomes king. This disney classic will change the world forever. I've seen it a million times and I will definitely watch it a million times agian. Though has anyone else notice that Wart clearly went through puberty when he was doing his voice?… Expand

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Richmond95

Oct 5, 2019

One of Disney's more underrated Disney film, while the ending feels a bit abrupt it gives us likable characters in Arthur and Merlin, has great animation, and gives us a classic story given a mature and respectful take.

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Panchogul

Jun 6, 2021

Divertidisima, los personajes son geniales y las situaciones también, aunque lo que tiene que ver con el título es casi nulo excepto por el abrupto y forzado final.

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Tyranian

Apr 7, 2019

Terrifically funny animation with decent visuals, solid voice acting and entertaining story.

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JPK

Dec 12, 2019

Moderate Disney
It’s definitely not a milestone like Snow White, But this one’s still a memorable one.

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Gamzguy17

Aug 21, 2021

It's most definitely an educational film, for kids, but it does a good job at providing a fun and memorable fantasy adventure; all without insulting its audience's intelligence.  A minor classic from the Disney repertoire.

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kpmeade

Dec 21, 2018

more like bored in the stone ohhhhhhhhhhh but yeah its very boring watch something else

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