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The Kid Who Would Be King

film by Cornish [2019]
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"The Kid Who Would Be King" is a 2019 film by Joe Cornish that reimagines the King Arthur legend for a modern audience. The story centers on a young boy who discovers the mythical sword Excalibur and must unite his friends and enemies to defeat an evil medieval sorceress from the future. This film draws upon the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, which features King Arthur as the leader of the Knights of the Round Table. The legend's core elements, including Arthur's rise to power and the fellowship of his knights, are reinterpreted in a contemporary setting.123

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