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The Kid Who Would Be King

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

2019 · PG · 2h

Directed by Joe Cornish

6.2

TMDB audience score
883 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • Genevieve O'Reilly
    Sophie

  • Noma Dumezweni
    Mrs. Lee

  • Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    Mr. Kepler

  • Mark Bonnar
    Mr. Jeffreys

  • Alexandra Roach
    Ms. Foster

  • Nick Mohammed
    Mr. Hyde

  • Adam Buxton
    Stonehenge Tour Guide

  • Claudie Blakley
    Riding Instructor

  • Myra McFadyen
    Punto Patty

  • Adam Leese
    Policeman