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The Kid Who Would Be King

2019 · Movie · 120 min
C

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64/100

Averaged across 10 ratings · 86.7K votes

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46–90 out of 100

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A bullied schoolboy discovers the legendary sword Excalibur stuck in a concrete block on a construction site. He pulls it out, fulfilling a prophecy and becoming the new heir to King Arthur's throne. He must then unite his friends and enemies to form a new Knights of the Round Table to defeat the wicked enchantress Morgana, who has returned to conquer the world.

Details

Director
Joe Cornish
Released
16 January 2019
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Runtime
120 min
Rated
PG
Budget
$59.0M
Box office
$32.1M

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