The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: The Kid Who Would Be King
Director: Joe Cornish
Released: 2019
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated PG • 2019 • 2h 0m

Directed by Joe Cornish

6.2

800+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

The Kid Who Would Be King is a modern fantasy-adventure that earns its PG rating through stylized supernatural combat, themes of bullying, and intense sequences involving undead minions. Young Alex must lead a group of schoolmates against the sorceress Morgana, leading to frequent skirmishes with demonic warriors that vanish into smoke upon defeat. While there is no blood or gore, the film features some unsettling imagery of skeletal… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Louis Ashbourne Serkis

Dean Chaumoo

Tom Taylor

Rhianna Dorris

Denise Gough

Angus Imrie

Patrick Stewart

Rebecca Ferguson

Genevieve O'Reilly

Noma Dumezweni

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Mark Bonnar

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Is The Kid Who Would Be King appropriate for kids?

Content severity in The Kid Who Would Be King

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in The Kid Who Would Be King, moment by moment

0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:42 💬 Language 2/10

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Sex and nudity in The Kid Who Would Be King

None. A teenage boy is briefly seen shirtless, and there is a distant shot where a character appears to be nude, though they are likely wearing skin-toned leggings.

Violence and gore in The Kid Who Would Be King

Moderate fantasy action. Characters fight supernatural demons that dissipate into smoke; there is no blood or realistic injury shown. A fantastical beheading occurs, but it lacks gore or physical aftermath.

Language in The Kid Who Would Be King

Mild. The dialogue includes infrequent uses of 'damn' and 'hell,' as well as 'oh god' used as an exclamation.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Kid Who Would Be King

None. There are no on-screen depictions of drugs, smoking, or alcohol use.

Mature themes in The Kid Who Would Be King

Moderate. The film addresses bullying, the emotional pain of parental abandonment, and the weight of secrets. Characters struggle with honesty and the pressure to live up to high expectations.

Scary moments in The Kid Who Would Be King

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Kid Who Would Be King yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is The Kid Who Would Be King appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Kid Who Would Be King is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. The Kid Who Would Be King is a modern fantasy-adventure that earns its PG rating through stylized supernatural combat, themes of bullying, and intense sequences involving undead minions. Young Alex must lead a group of…

What age rating does The Kid Who Would Be King have?

The Kid Who Would Be King is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

What is The Kid Who Would Be King about?

Is there sex or nudity in The Kid Who Would Be King?

None. A teenage boy is briefly seen shirtless, and there is a distant shot where a character appears to be nude, though they are likely wearing skin-toned leggings.

How violent is The Kid Who Would Be King?

Is the language in The Kid Who Would Be King appropriate for kids?

Mild. The dialogue includes infrequent uses of 'damn' and 'hell,' as well as 'oh god' used as an exclamation.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Kid Who Would Be King?

None. There are no on-screen depictions of drugs, smoking, or alcohol use.

What mature themes appear in The Kid Who Would Be King?

Moderate. The film addresses bullying, the emotional pain of parental abandonment, and the weight of secrets. Characters struggle with honesty and the pressure to live up to high expectations.

How long is The Kid Who Would Be King?

The Kid Who Would Be King runs 120 minutes, directed by Joe Cornish, released in 2019.

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