The Kid Who Would Be King_
"An army to fight. A demon to slay. A world to save. No pressure."
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.
Starring
Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor
Box Office
$32.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
The Kid Who Would Be King earned $32.1M against a $59.0M budget.
Cast
Louis Ashbourne Serkis →
Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alexander "Alex" Elliot in The Kid Who Would Be King.
Louis Ashbourne Serkis →
Year context
The Kid Who Would Be King was released 7 years ago in 2019.
The Kid Who Would Be King is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
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
Joey Ansah
Policeman
Amir Wilson
Boy (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$59.0M
Budget
$32.1M
Revenue
-46%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (817 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$59,000,000
Box Office
$32,140,970
Profit
$-26,859,030
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Kid Who Would Be King 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.
How long is The Kid Who Would Be King?
The Kid Who Would Be King has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in The Kid Who Would Be King?
The cast of The Kid Who Would Be King includes Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Denise Gough.
How much did The Kid Who Would Be King make at the box office?
The Kid Who Would Be King earned $32,140,970 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $59,000,000.
What is the rating of The Kid Who Would Be King?
The Kid Who Would Be King has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 817 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Family