The Visitors (1993)
Kernel Score: 81% · 2,035 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1993-01-27
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch The Visitors
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
The Visitors parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Visitors is an R-rated French time-travel comedy about a medieval knight and servant causing chaos in modern times.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mostly slapstick chaos and comedic mishaps rather than real violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean Reno as Comte Godefroy de Montmirail
- Christian Clavier as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
- Valérie Lemercier as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
- Marie-Anne Chazel as Ginette Sarcley
- Christian Bujeau as Jean-Pierre Goulard
- Isabelle Nanty as Fabienne Morlot
- Gérard Séty as Edgar Bernay
- Didier Pain as Louis VI le Gros
- Jean-Paul Muel as Maréchal des logis Gibon
- Arielle Sémenoff as Jacqueline
The Visitors FAQ
Is The Visitors good?
The Visitors has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 2,035 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Visitors?
In the US you can stream The Visitors on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Visitors OK for kids?
The Visitors is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Visitors is an R-rated French time-travel comedy about a medieval knight and servant causing chaos in modern times.
What movies are like The Visitors?
If you liked The Visitors, try Ladyhawke, Nothing Left to Do But Cry, La Chèvre and The King's Daughter.