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The Kid Who Would Be King

PG Released Jan 25, 2019 2h 0m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure TRAILER for List
90% Tomatometer 194 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
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The Kid Who Would Be King recalls classic all-ages adventures -- and repurposes a timeless legend -- for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader The movie has the freshness, innocence, and energy of youngsters on the threshold of adulthood, embarked on a grand heroic adventure. Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's got a great kid-energy to it, but also [has] real adventures, real danger, and real stakes. Sep 17, 2019 Full Review Simran Hans Observer (UK) I'm a huge fan of Cornish's 2011 debut Attack the Block, but this film isn't nearly as energetic or enjoyably wacky as its predecessor. Rated: 2/5 Feb 17, 2019 Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) Not without its flaws for sure, but a film with a lot of fun to share and convictions to uphold. Rated: 3/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Kate Boyle InSession Film The themes and messages of the film were relatable and thoughtfully packed in a whimsical coming of age adventure. Rated: B Mar 8, 2023 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Cornish’s family adventure film can be entertaining and is flawlessly produced, though it almost lands on the wrong side of the fence in terms of the fun by taking itself a bit too seriously. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Estuard F Buena historia acerca de Excalibur con tono familiar y llena de aventura y acción. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Audience Member A world ending threat was defeated by a bunch of primary school kids, and the movie was just generally boring and unoriginal, as if the corporate executives went witg the easiest idea for a movie just to make a quick buck Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Lanfranco C King Arthur in a nowadays English School! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Rory M Good, solid kids movie. It is films equivalent to the thumbs up emoji, definitely good but not like the best.......... so👍👍👍👍👍 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Aldis H Tons of fun, clearly something to say, but says it lightly with a playful, positive heart. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/24 Full Review Zander B Great modern tale of excalibur and just underrated. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.
Director
Joe Cornish
Producer
Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter
Joe Cornish
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Working Title Films, Big Talk Pictures
Rating
PG (Language|Fantasy Action Violence|Scary Images|Some Bullying|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 25, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.8M
Runtime
2h 0m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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