Customer Ratings & Reviews

Finally got my bluray copy of this Disney classic that holds up to this day. I remember watching this on Vhs as a kid... and loving it so much that I would always rewind the tape and rewatch all day. Now I could enjoy it with the nice picture restoration and sound, and also without the hassle of rewinding. Great addition to Disney collection!

Loved this movie as a child and now mine can enjoy it. Brilliant.

"The Sword in the Stone" is a wonderful Disney picture. Animated and only 79 minutes long, it is perfect entertainment for children and good solid entertainment for adults. This movie is adapted from a book of the same title (written by T.H. White). Mr. White's book follows the early life of a famous British folklore hero, King Arthur (a legendary monarch of the 6th century). Bill Peet, a Disney animator and writer, wrote the adaptation and did an outstanding job. His writing is very very good. The script is clever and insightful and it has a delicate charm and a depth of goodness. According to the story, a sword is magically thrust deep into an anvil that sits on top of a large stone. It is decreed (on the sword itself) that who-so-ever is able to remove the sword from the stone shall be anointed king of England. Many men try ... but they all fail. Then, after a long time has passed, a youth named Arthur appears on the scene and, miraculously, he pulls the sword from the stone ... and then is made ruler over all of England. The story also includes another legendary character ... Merlin (a wizard & magician). Merlin is wise, powerful ... and dotty. He foresees the arrival of the twelve year old Arthur and he feels that it is fore-ordained duty to be the boy's teacher/mentor/companion to guide the lad toward some mysterious destiny. Merlin, Arthur, and Merlin's pet owl Archimedes (who can talk) then embark on three magical adventures (the squirrel scene ... the second adventure ... is simply delightful). After these "educational" adventures are completed the movie moves swiftly to the dramatic moment of Arthur and the sword. Throughout the story there are, of course, bad guys (and bad creatures), but no danger is too serious or too scary and the bad guys are never allowed to win ... even temporarily. Whether it is Sir Ector or Kay or a wolf, he (the bad guy) always falls victim to some misfortune (which is fun, of course). Walt Disney was not always so benevolent in his films. Take "Pinocchio" for example, where the bad guys are allowed to prevail for most of the movie (which definitely detracts from the movie's appeal). The voice characterizations in "The Sword in the Stone" are very good. Karl Swenson provides the voice of Merlin, and he is wonderful. I guess it was his 30 years of experience in films and (more particularly) radio that enabled him to do such an excellent job, but it is a truly remarkable and enjoyable voice performance. Junius Matthews does the voice for Archimedes the owl, and he is superb. Sebastian Cabot provides the voice for Arthur's boisterous, self-important, crass, and uncouth master Sir Ector ... and this would be the usually refined, articulate, and dignified actor Sebastian Cabot ("We should call it 'Untidy Joseph' rather than 'Sloppy Joe'" - from his role as Mr. French in "Family Affair"). Martha Wentworth does the voice of the evil Madame Mim ... and she is a delight! All in all, "The Sword in the Stone" gives us very good entertainment, and it merits repeated viewings.

This was one of my childhood favorites so I just had to pick it up when I saw it on sale with the digital version. It is still a little to "old" for my daughter to enjoy but I'm sure she will in a couple years. Great quality

This is a Christmas gift for our son so I haven’t opened it yet! But we have seen the movie and it is a great classic to add to your collection! I always purchase blu-Ray also!!

When I was growing up if I had a bad day this movie would make it better it is just so funny especially that owl, even to this day he still cracks me up.

Nice and clear image/sound quality rerelease. The only thing we wish is that it could be set on repeat on our ps4 like the DVD was able too.

I love this movie! One of my favorites growing up! So when I saw it on Blu Ray it was a must have especially with a digital download!

I love this movie! As a kid, I always wanted to experience the magic as Arthur did. Disney did a great job with this reissue but I wish there were more extras or special feature. This movie also deserves the 4K treatment.

Disney has been releasing a lot of old films and it’s cool to educate my young niece and nephew of these movies

We all really enjoyed Disney’s take on the origins of King Arthur’s reign. This is a fun, family film.

I used to watch this movie on VHS tape --I am so glad to have a copy now on Blu Ray ... The quality of this Bluray was great ... will be watching it again and again with my granddaughter

Sword in the Stone is a Disney Classic. I was happy to see it released on Blu Ray/Digital Copy.

Classic Disney animation movie on blu-ray. Preserved for future generations.

Love the options Best Buy has with multiple formats for the movies they sell!

I got such a great deal at Best Buy for a movie that can be hard to find at all!

every one needs to see this classic movie, great for the whole family

Great movie and entertaining for all ages. The remastered edition is nice.

Old school Disney movie. The kids loved it. Good family night

Kids (13,11, and 10) enjoyed this classic and giggled the entire time!