Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword appropriate for children?

# King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - Parent Guide This action-fantasy film features strong violence including sword fights and battle scenes that may be intense for younger children, though language and sexual content remain mild. The PG-13 rating suggests it's best for older children (13+) who can handle fantasy combat and darker themes about power and revenge.

What age is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword suitable for?

Our verdict for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Cast

Charlie Hunnam

Arthur

Jude Law

Vortigern

Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey

The Mage

Djimon Hounsou

Bedivere

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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