The Kid Who Would Be King
2019, English. Directed by Joe Cornish.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 883 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Kid Who Would Be King
The Kid Who Would Be King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, and fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joe CornishDirector
- Louis Ashbourne SerkisAlexander "Alex" Elliot
- Dean ChaumooBedders
- Tom TaylorLance
- Rhianna DorrisKaye
- Denise GoughMrs. Elliot
- Angus ImrieMerlin
- Patrick StewartOld Merlin
- Rebecca FergusonMorgana
- Genevieve O'ReillySophie
- Noma DumezweniMrs. Lee
- Nathan Stewart-JarrettMr. Kepler
- Mark BonnarMr. Jeffreys
Details
- Released
- 16 January 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Joe Cornish
- Budget
- $59M
- Box office
- $32M
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The Kid Who Would Be King: quick answers
Is The Kid Who Would Be King worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 883 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Kid Who Would Be King?
The Kid Who Would Be King runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Kid Who Would Be King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Kid Who Would Be King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Kid Who Would Be King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Kid Who Would Be King is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Kid Who Would Be King on?
The Kid Who Would Be King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, and fuboTV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kid Who Would Be King?
If you liked The Kid Who Would Be King, try Mythica: The Necromancer, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Guardians of Time.
Who directed The Kid Who Would Be King?
The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) was directed by Joe Cornish and stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor.