The Kid Who Would Be King

Year

2019

Duration

110 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English

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City life meets the mythical world of King Arthur when a young boy named Alex, who is bullied in school and disappointed with his ordinary life, finds the ancient leader’s sword, Excalibur. Following this discovery, he must assemble his own Round Table, befriending schoolmates and even working alongside former bullies to defeat the medieval enchantress Morgana, who has the power to call on all the world’s evil. Assisted by the legendary wizard Merlin, famously known as King Arthur’s magical advisor, Alex faces a series of quests that push him to be the hero he didn’t think he could be.

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Joe Cornish

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Mild threat, scary scenes, violence, language.

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The Kid Who Would Be King

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Duration

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Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Classification

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Resources To Use With This Film

The Kid Who Would Be King: Film Guide

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice(2010)

Camelot(1967)

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Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone(2001)

Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone(2001)

Ready Player One(2018)

Ready Player One(2018)

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