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The Sword in the Stone

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Why people love it

People revisit The Sword in the Stone for the same reason it broke through in 1963: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a family rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Wolfgang Reitherman keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The animation and family blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 19m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Shrek (2001)

    ★ 7.8 · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Shrek (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Peacock Premium
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Shrek Forever After (2010)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Shrek Forever After (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Peacock Premium
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    3.Alice in Wonderland (1951)

    ★ 7.2 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Alice in Wonderland (1951) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • FlixFling
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    4.Sleeping Beauty (1959)

    ★ 6.9 · Fantasy · Animation · Romance · 1h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Sleeping Beauty (1959) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.The Black Cauldron (1985)

    ★ 6.4 · Animation · Adventure · Family · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, The Black Cauldron (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    6.Nimona (2023)

    ★ 7.9 · Animation · Family · Action · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Nimona (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    7.The Last Unicorn (1982)

    ★ 7.2 · Fantasy · Animation · Family · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, The Last Unicorn (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    8.The Hobbit (1977)

    ★ 6.5 · Family · Fantasy · Animation · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, The Hobbit (1977) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    9.Beauty and the Beast (2017)

    ★ 7.0 · Family · Fantasy · Romance · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Beauty and the Beast (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • Freeform
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Alice in Wonderland (2010)

    ★ 6.6 · Family · Fantasy · Adventure · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Sword in the Stone clicked for you, Alice in Wonderland (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Sword in the Stone?
Try Shrek, Shrek Forever After, Alice in Wonderland—each shares DNA with The Sword in the Stone while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone (1963) is best described as Animation, Family, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Sword in the Stone worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this animation lane.

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