🎬 Film · English

The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

Name: The Kid Who Would Be King
Director: Joe Cornish
Genre: fantasy film, adventure film
Released: 2019
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, Genevieve O'Reilly

⏱ 120 min fantasy film adventure film

Plot

2019 film directed by Joe Cornish

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Why Watch This

It reimagines the Arthurian myth for a modern, tech‑savvy generation, turning a shy schoolboy’s discovery of Excalibur into a high‑stakes, heart‑warming adventure that balances humor with genuine wonder.

Best For

Family night, Fantasy fans, Kids, Arthurian lore lovers, Lighthearted adventure, Teens

The CinePearl Take

Louis Ashbourne‑Serkis shines as Alex, delivering a surprisingly nuanced mix of awkwardness and bravery that anchors the film’s whimsical premise. Patrick Stewart’s dry, sardonic Merlin provides a perfect counterpoint, lending gravitas without taking the magic too seriously. The pacing briskly swings between schoolyard antics and epic battle set‑pieces, keeping younger viewers engaged while the underlying theme—imagination as a catalyst for responsibility—resonates with adults.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Joe Cornish
Cast: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, Genevieve O'Reilly, Rhianna Dorris, Dean Chaumoo
Writer: Joe Cornish

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