The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)
An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure.
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
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 16, 2019
Cast
- Louis Ashbourne Serkis - Alexander "Alex" Elliot
- Dean Chaumoo - Bedders
- Tom Taylor - Lance
- Rhianna Dorris - Kaye
- Denise Gough - Mrs. Elliot
- Angus Imrie - Merlin
- Patrick Stewart - Old Merlin
- Rebecca Ferguson - Morgana
- Genevieve O'Reilly - Sophie
- Noma Dumezweni - Mrs. Lee
Screenplay
Music: Electric Wave Bureau, Damon Albarn
Cinematography: Bill Pope
Editing: Jonathan Amos, Paul Machliss
Production: Working Title Films, Big Talk Studios, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $59M
Box Office: $32M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Portal to the Enchanted World, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate
Keywords
magic, sword, menace, cornwall, england, knight, medieval, enchantress, evil woman, excalibur, stonehenge, quest, led zeppelin, cautionary
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kid Who Would Be King about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King was directed by Joe Cornish.
- Who stars in The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Denise Gough, Angus Imrie.
- How long is The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Family film.
- What is the budget of The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King had a budget of $59M.
- How much did The Kid Who Would Be King gross?
- The Kid Who Would Be King grossed $32M worldwide.
- Where was The Kid Who Would Be King produced?
- The Kid Who Would Be King was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The themes of The Kid Who Would Be King include: Sword and Sorcery Epics, Sword of Destiny and Heroic Quest, Mystic Map and Treasure Clues, Portal to the Enchanted World, Ancient Prophecy and the Chosen One's Fate.