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The Kid Who Would Be King

An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure.
Jan 16, 2019 · 2h 0m
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Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Family

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Joe Cornish

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$59,000,000
Revenue
$32,140,970
Production
Working Title, Big Talk Studios, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Country
US, GB

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