The Kid Who Would Be King

PG

Released Jan 25, 2019

2h 0m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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193 Reviews

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1,000+ Ratings

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movie may prove forgettable for adults, but this critic wants to send it back in time to the 10-year-old me, who would love this sort of thing.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 4, 2022

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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

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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

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Zander B

Great modern tale of excalibur and just underrated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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Jeffrey M

The Kid Who Would Be King was an amazing movie. I finished it just now, so it is fresh in my mind. The Kid Who Would Be King was a very interesting. I have never read the King Arthur book, but I assume that this movie has lots and lots of King Arthur references. What a good movie. I give this a 75%.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Emilliano Jr S

Good choice for parents seeking to entertain their kids with solid moral & emotional core.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Reshad R

This movie was perfect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/23

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Joe Cornish

Director

Louis Ashbourne Serkis

Alex

Rebecca Ferguson

Morgana

Patrick Stewart

Adult Merlin

Dean Chaumoo

Bedders

Tom Taylor

Lance

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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: James Biddle, Rachael Prior
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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