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The Kid Who Would Be King
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The Kid Who Would Be King

2019-01-16 · 120 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · Family

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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Directors
Joe Cornish
Production companies
Working Title, Big Talk Studios, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 59,000,000
Revenue
USD 32,140,970

Top Cast

Louis Ashbourne SerkisLouis Ashbourne SerkisAlexander "Alex" Elliot
Dean ChaumooDean ChaumooBedders
Tom TaylorTom TaylorLance
Rhianna DorrisRhianna DorrisKaye
Denise GoughDenise GoughMrs. Elliot
Angus ImrieAngus ImrieMerlin
Patrick StewartPatrick StewartOld Merlin
Rebecca FergusonRebecca FergusonMorgana
Genevieve O'ReillyGenevieve O'ReillySophie
Noma DumezweniNoma DumezweniMrs. Lee
Nathan Stewart-JarrettNathan Stewart-JarrettMr. Kepler
Mark BonnarMark BonnarMr. Jeffreys
Alexandra RoachAlexandra RoachMs. Foster
Nick MohammedNick MohammedMr. Hyde
Adam BuxtonAdam BuxtonStonehenge Tour Guide
Claudie BlakleyClaudie BlakleyRiding Instructor
Myra McFadyenMyra McFadyenPunto Patty
Adam LeeseAdam LeesePoliceman
Joey AnsahJoey AnsahPoliceman
Amir WilsonAmir WilsonBoy (uncredited)

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