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The Sword in the Stone
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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
This review of The Sword in the Stone was written by Nell Minow
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.
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What’s the Story?
Based on the book The Once and Future King by T.H. White, THE SWORD IN THE STONE is the story of the early years of King Arthur. Nicknamed "Wart," the future King Arthur is squire to a knight when he meets Merlin the magician, who promises to take on his education. Merlin turns him into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel to teach him lessons like the importance of brains over brawn. He gets to see this in action when Madame Mim, Merlin's enemy, challenges Merlin to a duel by magic, and, though she cheats, Merlin is able to defeat her. Wart still has his duties as a squire, and, having forgotten the sword for a jousting match, he runs to get it. He sees a sword stuck in a stone and pulls it out, not knowing the legend that whoever will pull the sword out of the stone will be the rightful king. He becomes King Arthur, and listens when Merlin reminds him that knowledge is the real power.
Is It Any Good?
The Arthur legend has fascinated people for centuries, and this story about Arthur's childhood has special appeal for children. Aside from the fun of seeing what it is like to be a bird, a squirrel, or a fish, and from having your very own wizard as a teacher, there is the highly satisfying aspect of having one's worth, unappreciated by everyone, affirmed so unequivocally.
Movie Details
Studio: Disney, Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1963, DVD release: 6/16/2008
MPAA Rating: G for all ages
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1963, DVD release: 6/16/2008
MPAA Rating: G for all ages
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Excessive violence
if u bought the movie......
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Sweet, simple, old fashioned story
Sweet, simple story that doesn't stray too far from the original, with nice songs and magic. Not a great favourite, but fewer (and not very) scary bits than most Disney movies. Shame Wart (to become King Arthur) has an American accent!!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Wihtout a doubt the least creative and accomplished of the animated features made by Walt Disney.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
I love it, but it's not a blockbuster
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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I rate this title on for age 0 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. :)
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I rate this title pause for age 2 and give it
Really Good Kids Movie
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I rate this title on for age 0 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!!
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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?
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I rate this title on for age 0 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!!
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i laughed
My kids have this movie & they like it.
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I rate this title on for age 0 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!
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daddy long legs 11 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great great for all ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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