Movie

Excalibur

“Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.”

★ 7.0(1,156)19812h 21m

Excalibur is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch Excalibur

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: John Boorman
Release date: 1981-04-10
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: English
Box office: $35,000,000
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Orion Pictures

Excalibur — trailer

About Excalibur

Excalibur is a 1981 movie in the Adventure and Fantasy genres, directed by John Boorman, starring Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson and Helen Mirren. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,156 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Excalibur in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail, and his nation's survival.

Cast

Nigel Terry

King Arthur

Nicol Williamson

Merlin

Helen Mirren

Morgana

Nicholas Clay

Lancelot

Paul Geoffrey

Perceval

Cherie Lunghi

Guenevere

Robert Addie

Mordred

Gabriel Byrne

Uther

Keith Buckley

Uryens

Katrine Boorman

Igrayne

Corin Redgrave

Cornwall

Liam Neeson

Gawain

Themes & keywords

witchadulteryholy graillove triangleenglandmagicprophecyfogmythologycastlevisionknightking arthurtournamentduel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Excalibur in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Excalibur on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Excalibur on Netflix?+

Excalibur is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Excalibur?+

Excalibur has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in Excalibur?+

Excalibur stars Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay and Paul Geoffrey.

When did Excalibur come out?+

Excalibur is a 1981 movie directed by John Boorman.

What genre is Excalibur?+

Excalibur is Adventure and Fantasy film.

Who directed Excalibur?+

Excalibur was directed by John Boorman.