A medieval knight and his servant ask a familiar wizard to move them back in time to prevent father-in-law's accidentally killing. Instead, they fly away to the 20th century.A medieval knight and his servant ask a familiar wizard to move them back in time to prevent father-in-law's accidentally killing. Instead, they fly away to the 20th century.A medieval knight and his servant ask a familiar wizard to move them back in time to prevent father-in-law's accidentally killing. Instead, they fly away to the 20th century.
- Awards
- 1 win & 8 nominations
- Jacqueline
- (as Ariel Séménoff)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
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- TriviaMel Brooks was hired to write and record English-language dialogue for the U.S. release. But the version did not test well with audiences, and co-writer/director Jean-Marie Poiré hated it, saying Brooks had turned it from a comedy about a French knight into a parody with French accents so thick it was almost impossible to understand. So Miramax held up U.S. release until the summer of 1996, with standard subtitles. Brooks was paid $500,000 for his efforts, however.
- GoofsWhen Godefroy arrives at Béatrice's, he complains that "there's no longer any hectare of forest". Hectare is a surface area unit that was invented during the French Revolution.
- Quotes
Jacquouille la Fripouille: Don't drink it
[the potion]
Jacquouille la Fripouille: , Sire! You might turn into a frog, a bat, a goat, or a nun's arse!
Godefroy de Papincourt, Comte de Montmirail: You're right. Drink first!
Jacquouille la Fripouille: Me?
Godefroy de Papincourt, Comte de Montmirail: Let's see if you turn into a nun's arse. If you do, I'll seek revenge.
- Crazy creditsAfter the final credits role, stick around for a "Hello to all you credits-lovers!" accompanied by a waving medieval knight.
- ConnectionsFeatured in CinéMagique (2002)
- SoundtracksSymphonie Ecossaise
(Extraits)
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn (as Félix Mendelsshon)
Performed by The Czech Symphony Orchestra
As with all comedies, you get smart and stupid scenes. You get more stupid when you have more slapstick, but you also have more laugh-out-loud moments. Such is the case here, as Jean Reno and Christian Clavier portray clownish 11th-century men who suddenly find themselves in modern-day France. Time-travel films almost always are fascinating, whether it's sci-fi or comedy.
Most of the jokes center around the guys trying to figure out today's modern conveniences, such as toilets, and the problems they have trying to figure them out. Also, there are big problems with the men's relatives, who are trying to figure out who these strange-acting guys are all about!
As for family viewing: not suitable. There is no sex and no nudity, but there is rough language which is why it's rated "R."
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Les visiteurs
- Filming locations
- Carcassonne, Aude, France(mediaeval castle)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- FRF 50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $659,810
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $24,792
- Jul 14, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $659,810
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1