The Sword in the Stone
Watch TrailerWart 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Fantasy |
| Director | Wolfgang Reitherman |
| Runtime | 79 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (4075 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.
Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.
For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.
🎭 Cast
Sebastian Cabot
The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)
Karl Swenson
Merlin (voice)
Junius Matthews
Archimedes the Owl (voice)
Martha Wentworth
Madam Mim / Old Lady Squirrel (voice)
Norman Alden
Kay (voice)
Rickie Sorensen
Wart (voice)
Ginny Tyler
Little Girl Squirrel (voice)
Alan Napier
Sir Pellinore (voice)
Richard Reitherman
Wart (voice)
Robert Reitherman
Wart (voice)
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