The Kid Who Would Be King

The Kid Who Would Be King

An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure.

Directed by Joe Cornish

Produced by Working Title Films, Big Talk Studios

2019120 min6.2 / 10

A spirited family adventure that blends Arthurian legend with modern-day friendship, balancing magical spectacle with genuine warmth and humor.

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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  • Does The Kid Who Would Be King end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Kid Who Would Be King sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Kid Who Would Be King easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Kid Who Would Be King violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is The Kid Who Would Be King scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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