There is magic and some violence with the witch and even the mistreatment of Arthur. Parents should always watch something WITH their child to explain any iffy content.
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The Sword in the Stone
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Delightful classic brings Arthur legend to life.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Sword in the Stone
Parents need to know that the main character experiences some bullying, but otherwise the film offers lots of positive lessons about courage, the importance of brains over brawn, the importance of fair play, and the power of love.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what made Arthur the one who could pull the sword out of the stone? What did he learn from his adventures with Merlin? How will what he learned help him to be a good king? How did Madame Mim cheat? How did Merlin fight back when she did?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
I love it, but it's not a blockbuster
I rate this title on for age 2 and give itCute and fun for all ages
This isn't my favorite Disney movie. (There are others that surpass this one in many aspects.) But it is very cute and quite enjoyable. I especially like the parts where Merlin transforms Arthur into a squirrel, a fish, and a bird. And the Wizard's Duel between Madame Mim and Merlin is pretty awesome as well. :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
daddy long legs 11 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great great for all ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great original Disney Classic!!!
Fantastic, humorous, and highly entertaining film about what King Arthur was taught to make him a great ruler. Great for kids and adults alike! Fantastic family movie!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
i laughed
My kids have this movie & they like it.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
this movie rocks!!
one of the only movies that still feels magical.. there is some wizard dueling, possibly scary scenes w/ fish and the usual evil enemy, but this movie is tons of fun!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Based on violence
We previewed this movie hoping to share it with our 4 year old daughter. My husband remembered it as rollicking fun. I remembered it being essentially about battles, fighting, sword fights, etc. Within two minutes of the title, both of us were on the same page - absolutely not for OUR 4 year old. In the opening scene, the brothers torment each other something fierce. Sure, kids really do that, but do we need to encourage it?
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Delightful!
My five-year-old adores knights and he loved this. I am extremely selective about what he sees, and can really say that this film is unique in the sea of kid's film. Great music, plot, message, language, humor, everything. I recommend it highly!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Really Good Kids Movie
Animated
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