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Poster for Camelot

1982 | 146 min | Romance, Music, Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Shot live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the beloved Lerner & Loewe classic follows King Arthur, who founds the kingdom of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Their goal: fight for justice and right, but Arthur only sees his ideal crumble when his wife Guenevere falls in love with his favorite knight, Sir Lancelot.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    8 wins and 16 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 124K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marty Callner

  • Richard HarrisKing Arthur
  • Meg BussertQueen Guenevere
  • Richard MuenzLancelot du Lac
  • Barrie InghamKing Pellinore
  • James ValentineMerlyn
  • Richard BackusMordred
  • William ParrySir Dinadin
  • Thor FieldsTom of Warwick
  • Caryl TenneyNimue