The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

Overview

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.

English
Rated PG
🏃Action
🏔Adventure
👪Family
🏰Fantasy

Released

16th January 2019

7 years ago

Runtime

2 hours

Finishes at 4:49pm

Budget

$59,000,000 ($61,171,200 today)

Revenue $32,140,970

Directed by

Joe Cornish

Written by

Joe Cornish

Ratings and awards

3 wins & 3 nominations total

6.1/10
90%
66%
62%
70%

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The Kid Who Would Be King

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