The Kid Who Would Be King (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, The Kid Who Would Be King is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Joe Cornish, running about 120 minutes. “An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Kid Who Would Be King stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alexander "Alex" Elliot, Dean Chaumoo as Bedders, Tom Taylor as Lance and Rhianna Dorris as Kaye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Kid Who Would Be King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, fuboTV and FXNow and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid Who Would Be King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid Who Would Be King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)?
- In US, The Kid Who Would Be King is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and FXNow, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid Who Would Be King worth watching?
- The Kid Who Would Be King holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid Who Would Be King?
- The Kid Who Would Be King stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris and Denise Gough.
- When was The Kid Who Would Be King released?
- The Kid Who Would Be King was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.