The Mists of Avalon

TV Mini Series
2001
Unrated
1h 32m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

11K

YOUR RATING

Home Video Trailer from Warner Home Video

Play trailer0:44

2 Videos

27 Photos

Drama Fantasy

Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.

Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

11K

YOUR RATING

Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 5 wins & 23 nominations total

Episodes2

Browse episodes

TopTop-rated Season 2001

‘Snow White’ Stars Test Their Wits

Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and director Marc Webb take our Ultimate Disney Quiz.

Watch now

9:57

Storyline

Edit

Did you know

Edit

Trivia
Anjelica Huston was able to keep several of the dresses used in the film and several women wore them during the Baptism of Anjelica's nephew Rafa, the son of her sister Allegra Huston.

Goofs
Although the time period of Arthur should be the 5th or 6th century, much of the costume, custom, design, weaponry, etc, is from a much later date. The Arthurian legend became widely popular only during the 15th century, when Thomas Malory updated the setting to his own time. Most popular works of Arthurian fiction continue this trend of treating Arthur as a 15th-century king.

Quotes
Mordred: I do not like to think that this great King, this great man, my father, is my enemy. And then for the sake of Avalon I must bring him down to nothing. I would rather love him, as all men do. I would like to look on my mother, Lady Morgaine, I would like to look on her who bore me, as my mother. Not as the priestess or the Goddess. I am so weary of Gods and Goddesses, I am weary of my fate.

Connections
Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002)

Soundtracks
The Mystic's Dream
Written by Loreena McKennitt (uncredited)
Performed by Loreena McKennitt
from the Quinlan Road recording "The Mask and Mirror"

User reviews133

Featured review

great movie

I have some advantage in NOT reading the book -therefore watched the movie in its own right . As it started off as a TV mini series - I decided to watch maybe half at one sitting , but hey , from the first 5 minutes it was just totally engrossing viewing , and I saw all 3 hours plus in one sitting . And what a story ! -The characters were clear and bold -the acting was just wonderful -almost Shakespearean at times in its intensity -The photography and scenery - just stunning - As a person with an interest in history and legends - I found the story line quite remarkable and perhaps the best retelling of the Arthurian legends I have encountered. The author of the book had so obviously done her homework .The soundtrack alone was worth the cost of the DVD . The depiction of the ancient mother earth religion is most beautiful to behold , and has to be a highlight of the movie for me . A GREAT movie indeed !