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Merlin

1998 · 89 min

A modest, straightforward fantasy adventure that ambles along pleasantly without much surprise or spectacle.

Directed by
David Winning
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Starring
Jason Connery, Deborah Moore, Lara Daans
Overview
Great Britain, 6th century. Merlin, the greatest wizard in history, helps a man become king. Now, Merlin will become the advisor to the great King Arthur, a king who will come to end decades of anarchy.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
David Winning
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Starring
Jason Connery, Deborah Moore, Lara Daans
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • fate
    • survival
    Places
    • countryside
    • fantasy world
    Era
    period
    Audience
    family
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism2
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    fantasy, family
    Directed by
    David Winning
    Starring
    Jason Connery, Deborah Moore, Lara Daans, Graham McTavish
    Runtime
    89 min
    Languages
    Russian

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