The Sword in the Stone (1963)

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

The Sword in the Stone (1963) poster

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.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Bruns
Editing: Donald Halliday
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en

Themes

Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials

Keywords

witch, based on novel or book, magic, transformation, cartoon, villain, knight, king arthur, turns into animal, female villain, excalibur, wizard, wart, whimsical

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman.
Who stars in The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone stars Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Martha Wentworth, Norman Alden, Rickie Sorensen.
How long is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone is a Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone had a budget of $3M.
How much did The Sword in the Stone gross?
The Sword in the Stone grossed $22M worldwide.
Where was The Sword in the Stone produced?
The Sword in the Stone was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sword in the Stone?
The themes of The Sword in the Stone include: Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials.