The Kid Who Would Be King
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The Kid Who Would Be King

Best from age 8 · PG · 2019 · 120 min

The Kid Who Would Be King

Old-school magic meets the modern world as young Alex discovers Excalibur and rallies his friends to become modern-day knights. They join forces with Merlin to stop the wicked enchantress Morgana from enslaving humanity. It's an epic quest blending fantasy and contemporary school life.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

4/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Fantasy violence with swords and magic.
  • Some intense moments with a supernatural villain.
  • Minor schoolyard bullying.

Models well

  • Courage and leadership
  • Teamwork and friendship
  • Standing up to evil
  • Finding inner strength

Talk about it after

  • What makes a true knight?
  • The importance of working together, even with rivals.
  • How Alex faces challenges and overcomes his fears.
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