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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
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Why this pick
Like Joe Cornish’s adventure, it puts ordinary children in charge when a hidden mythic threat breaks into their everyday world, balancing brisk fantasy peril, friendship, and family-scale stakes.
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Why this pick
A more emotionally intense modern fantasy about a young protagonist confronting a frightening otherworldly force; its tactile creatures and sincere coming-of-age focus echo the heartfelt side of The Kid Who Would Be King.
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Why this pick
This shares its contemporary child’s-eye view of ancient magic resurfacing, a looming supernatural villain, and a playful-but-spooky tone that keeps the adventure accessible.
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Why this pick
A young outsider enters a world shaped by old legends and must help end a dangerous inheritance. Its storybook visuals and earnest young-hero arc suit the film’s modern fairytale appeal.
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Why this pick
It similarly gathers young misfits into a protective, fantastical group against a predatory threat, though with a darker gothic visual style and more elaborate world-building.
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01 / THE STORY
An average kid named Alex finds the mythical Sword in the Stone, aka "Excalibur," and learns he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights, to take on the wicked enchantress Morgana, in order to become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Stonehenge Tour Guide
Mrs Lee
Merlin
Mr. Boyle
Riding Instructor
Policeman
Mr. Kepler
Mr Jeffreys
