King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

A 2017 American epic fantasy action film directed by Guy Ritchie, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film is a reimagining of the Arthurian legend. The story begins with King Uther Pendragon (Eric Bana) defeating the sorcerer Mordred, but soon after, his brother Vortigern (Jude Law) betrays him, seizing the throne and killing Uther's wife. Uther's only son, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam), escapes and grows up in a brothel, unaware of his royal lineage. As an adult, Arthur becomes the leader of a street gang in Londinium. When he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life changes: he learns of his heritage and joins the rebellion against Vortigern's tyranny. Alongside allies such as Sir Bedivere (Djimon Hounsou) and the Mage (Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey), Arthur learns to harness the sword's power, confronting internal doubts and external foes to reclaim his throne and restore justice to the kingdom.