The Kid Who Would Be King
“An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure.”
2019•PG•2h 0m•6.2•Released
ActionAdventureFantasyFamily
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.
Director
Joe Cornish
Writer
Joe Cornish
Budget
$59M
Revenue
$32M
Languages
English
Studio
Working Title
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
Production
Company
Working Title
Company
Big Talk Studios
Company
TSG Entertainment
Company
20th Century Fox
Producer
Nira Park
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
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