The Visitors(1993)
Les Visiteurs
They weren't born yesterday!
The Visitors Synopsis
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 (1993) is a fantasy and comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, released on January 27, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier and Marie-Anne Chazel. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,097 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Writers:
- Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Producers:
- Alain Terzian
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Yves Le Mener
- Composer:
- Eric Levi
- Production:
- Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma, Alpilles Productions, Amigo Productions
- Budget:
- $9,500,000
- Revenue:
- $98,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Visitors Cast & Crew
Main 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
Michel Peyrelon
as Edouard Bernay
Pierre Vial
as L'enchanteur Eusæbius / Ferdinand Eusèbe, descendant d'Eusæbius
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, written by Christian Clavier and Jean-Marie Poiré, produced by Alain Terzian.
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The Visitors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 2,097 ratings.
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The Visitors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Visitors online?
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The Visitors (1993) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Visitors?
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The main cast of The Visitors (1993) includes Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel and Christian Bujeau. The film was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Visitors released?
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The Visitors was released on January 27, 1993 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Visitors worth watching?
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The Visitors (1993) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,097 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.