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!"
Originally released in 1963. The Sword in the Stone is a animation/family film. directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, and Junius Matthews
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, it doesn't quite work out that way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,027 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.2M
7.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sebastian Cabot
as The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)
Karl Swenson
as Merlin (voice)
Junius Matthews
as Archimedes the Owl (voice)
Martha Wentworth
as Madam Mim / Old Lady Squirrel (voice)
Norman Alden
as Kay (voice)
Rickie Sorensen
as Wart (voice)
Ginny Tyler
as Little Girl Squirrel (voice)
Alan Napier
as Sir Pellinore (voice)
Richard Reitherman
as Wart (voice)
Robert Reitherman
as Wart (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,200,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sword in the Stone about?
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 ...
Who directed The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman.
How long is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Sword in the Stone released?
The Sword in the Stone was released on December 25, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sword in the Stone?
The main cast of The Sword in the Stone includes Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Martha Wentworth, Norman Alden.
Is The Sword in the Stone worth watching?
The Sword in the Stone has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,027 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.