--- product_id: 104046316 title: "The Kid Who Would Be King" price: "NZ$19" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/104046316-the-kid-who-would-be-king store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # The Kid Who Would Be King **Price:** NZ$19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Kid Who Would Be King - **How much does it cost?** NZ$19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/104046316-the-kid-who-would-be-king) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Kid Who Would Be King tells the story of Alex, a twelve-year-old British schoolboy whose everyday problems are dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur. Now, with the most powerful sword in history in the hands of the most powerless schoolboy in Britain, an epic adventure begins as Alex and his friends must thwart a medieval villain named Morgana, who is hell-bent on destroying the world. Review: Great for boys or girls moving on from animated films - This is a really great film, with a strong story line and great characters. The two main boys are really engaging and likeable, and there are very positive messages on the subjects of bullying, redemption, parental love, parental flaws etc. It has mystery and magic, and moves along at a fast pace. Would highly recommend for kids aged 8+. Review: Lovely film - Took my grandchildren to see this at the odeon, they loved it me too. It's a surprising film, funny in parts, the usual bullies and two amazing boys. Mertin is a wonderful character, it really is enjoyable ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,002 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Genre:** children_&_family - **Format:** PAL - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 1 - **Manufacturer:** 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment ## Images ![The Kid Who Would Be King - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813Pf2KAGkL.jpg) ![The Kid Who Would Be King - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910qhHEcNfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for boys or girls moving on from animated films *by R***2 on 2 November 2020* This is a really great film, with a strong story line and great characters. The two main boys are really engaging and likeable, and there are very positive messages on the subjects of bullying, redemption, parental love, parental flaws etc. It has mystery and magic, and moves along at a fast pace. Would highly recommend for kids aged 8+. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely film *by J***9 on 11 April 2023* Took my grandchildren to see this at the odeon, they loved it me too. It's a surprising film, funny in parts, the usual bullies and two amazing boys. Mertin is a wonderful character, it really is enjoyable ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The sword in the bath *by P***R on 4 July 2019* The story of King Arthur has been around for a long time. And like all legends has, as a result, been rewritten down the ages The storytellers of each generation putting their own take on things. Here's a movie that does just that, telling the Arthurian myths against a present day Britain setting. Credit to the film from the off, because it really does feel like it gets the setting right. No made up product names here. All the shops and newspapers are the real things. It's a film that's pretty much suitable for all ages, but the complexity of the plot might be too much for the very young. Ditto the monsters involved, so it's probably best for those aged eight and up. It is a good enough film that parents can get into it and enjoy it as well. Alex is just an ordinary boy. Living with his mother. He has one good friend. And he will stand up for the latter against the school bullies. He's decent and honest and brave. All the old virtues. When he happens to find the sword Excalibur, he finds a destiny awaits him. As does a quest to turn enemies into allies, because evil is arising... They don't make them like this anymore, so it's nice that someone has tried to. And it succeeds. It's a film for all those, of whatever age, who haven't let go of the wonders of childhood, and the delight in stories. Those that some grow out of as adulthood and the resulting cynicism of getting worn down by reality brings. The cast are great. In particular Louis Ashbourne Serkis who delivers a commanding performance in the lead. And Angus Imrie, who really gets into the role of Young Merlin. The narrative does deliver a rousing adventure, with all involved undergoing great character journeys on the way. It's just a little too long in the middle though, where it could do with faster pacing. Perhaps as a result the final set piece battle didn't really grab my attention as much as it could have. That's all that stops it being a five star release though, because it is entertaining and well done and does succeed at what it sets out to do. So for kids, over eight or those who still are at heart, it's a nice watch. Be aware though it does feature Patrick Stewart with a full head of hair. You just never quite get used to it. The dvd begins with an anti piracy ad, which can be skipped via the next button on the remote. You then get into the main menu. Language and subtitle options are: Languages: English. Subtitles: English. There's a decent batch of extras: Deleted scenes; five minutes worth of these. Four scenes in total. They can only be watched in order. All are character moments, which is usually the first thing to get cut in a film. But they're all pretty good. Origins of a King. An eleven minute long overview of the film. Features like these can be a bit perfunctory at times, but the length and depth of this one makes it a good watch. Young Knights; eleven mins about the actors and their work and the characters. Not quite as good as the above, but not bad. Hair and makeup tests: three mins of the lead actors doing these. Mostly them dancing in the process. Interesting to see how it's done, but not essential viewing. Merlin's magic. Four brief ad/trailers for the film, with Merlin demonstrating magic clips. Most of them use the same clips from the movie, but there is some variety in the tricks. Three and four are a fun watch. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Kid Who Would Be King [DVD] [2019] - Disney's Encanto DVD - Night at the Museum / Night at the Museum 2 Double Pack [DVD] [2006] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/104046316-the-kid-who-would-be-king](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/104046316-the-kid-who-would-be-king) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*