The Sword in the Stone

1h 19m · 1963 · Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Sword in the Stone (1963) runs 1h 19m, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Wart 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.

Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)