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Knights of the Round Table

Seen it?

1953 | 115 min | Romance, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved The Adventures of Robin Hood, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Thorpe

  • Robert TaylorLancelot
  • Ava GardnerGuinevere
  • Mel FerrerArthur
  • Anne CrawfordMorgan Le Fay
  • Stanley BakerModred
  • Felix AylmerMerlin
  • Maureen SwansonElaine
  • Gabriel WoolfPercival
  • Anthony ForwoodGareth
  • Robert UrquhartGawaine