King Arthur (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
King Arthur is a 2004 action drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Keira Knightley, Clive Owen and Stephen Dillane. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $203.6 million worldwide on a $120 million budget. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $120M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King Arthur About?
The premise of King Arthur without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This action drama offers a fresh perspective on the King Arthur legend, stripping away some of the traditional myth to explore the complexities of the man and his knights. Set in medieval Britain, the story follows Arthur and his loyal companions as they fight for power, honor, and survival amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and intense battles. The film examines the challenges faced by Arthur as he rises to become a leader and the bonds that unite his fellowship.
King Arthur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- king arthur
- knight
- ancient rome
- queen guinevere character
- snow adventure
- britain
- knights of the round table
- saxon
- medieval times
- violence
- england
- male protagonist
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- battleaxe
- female warrior
- epic war
- roman empire
- freedom
- sarmatia
- village
- military
- attack
- fire
- pagan
- hadrian's wall
- axe
- death
- fight to the death
- invasion
- sword fight
- shaman
- sex scene
- combat
- battle
- archery
- paganism
- mist
- caligula character
- sir lancelot du lac character
- king arthur character
- merlin character
- sir gawain character
- year 300
- gaelic
- baby boy
- final battle
- stonehenge
- man murders a man
- final showdown
- film starts with text
- character name as title
King Arthur Cast
Keira Knightley leads the cast, with Clive Owen and Stephen Dillane. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
More from Antoine Fuqua
More films directed by Antoine Fuqua, best-rated first: Lightning in a Bottle, Training Day, Southpaw and The Equalizer.
King Arthur Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave King Arthur 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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King Arthur Plot Summary
What happens in King Arthur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 5th century AD, as the Roman Empire begins to pull back from Britannia, the native Woads, led by Merlin, launch a revolt against their declining power. Amidst this turmoil, a band of Sarmatian knights, who had been incorporated into the Roman army for their formidable cavalry skills, find themselves under the command of Artorius Castus, known as “Arthur.” After serving their time for Rome, they are eager to return home. However, Bishop Germanus (Ivano Marescotti) summons them for one last mission after they heroically save his convoy from a Woad attack.
Full summary
The whole story of King Arthur, scene by scene
King Arthur Box Office & Budget
King Arthur grossed $203.6 million worldwide on a $120 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $51.9 million came from the US and Canada and $151.7 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$203.6M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $51.9M
- International
- $151.7M
- Budget
- $120M
King Arthur Trailers & Videos
The trailer of King Arthur.
How Well Do You Know King Arthur?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who ordered Arthur to undertake the final mission?
King Arthur Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “King Arthur: Director's Cut” and “Vasilias Arthouros”.
- Also known as
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- King Arthur: Director's Cut
- Vasilias Arthouros
- Kralj Artur
- Knights of the Roundtable
- Rey Arturo
- Kral Artur
- Korol' Artur
- Rei Arthur, მეფე არტური
- Le Roi Arthur
- Король Артур
- Kral Arthur
- El rey Arturo
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- Rei Artur
- Arthur király
- Król Artur
- 亚瑟王
- Král Artuš
- Краљ Артур
- Kuningas Arthur
- Βασιλιάς Αρθούρος
- Kong Arthur
- Regele Artur
- شاه آرتور
- המלך ארתור
- 킹 아더
- Крал Артур
- Kuningas Artur
- Kralj Arthur
- Karalius Arturas
- キング・アーサー
- 亞瑟王
- ศึกจอมราชันย์อัศวินล้างปฐพี
- Kráľ Artuš
- Vua Arthur
- الملك آرثر
- 王者無敵
- Karalis Arturs
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Movies Like King Arthur
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, King Arthur, the Young Warlord and Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot.
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 2017 -
King Arthur, the Young Warlord 1975 -
Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot 2020 -
Knights of the Round Table 1954 -
Excalibur 1981 -
Siege of the Saxons 1963 -
Arthur the King 1985 -
First Knight 1995 -
Camelot 1967 -
Sword of Camelot 1998 -
The Green Knight 2021 -
The Black Knight 1954
King Arthur FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of King Arthur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King Arthur?
King Arthur runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was King Arthur released?
King Arthur was released on July 7, 2004.
Who directed King Arthur?
King Arthur was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of King Arthur?
King Arthur stars Keira Knightley, Clive Owen and Stephen Dillane.
How much did King Arthur make at the box office?
King Arthur grossed $203.6 million worldwide ($51.9 million domestic, $151.7 million international) on a budget of $120 million.
How is King Arthur rated?
King Arthur has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does King Arthur have a post-credit scene?
No. King Arthur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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