Just Visiting (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 2001, Just Visiting is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, running about 88 minutes. “They're not just from another time, they're from France.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage they make use of the services of a wizard. However, something goes wrong and they are transported from the 12th century to the year 2000. There the knight meets some of his family and slowly learns what this new century is like. However, he still needs to get back to the 12th century to deal with the witch, so he starts looking for a wizard. Remake of 1993 French film Les Visiteurs (The Visitors).
Who’s in it. Just Visiting stars Jean Reno as Thibault, Christian Clavier as Andre, Christina Applegate as Rosalind / Julia and Matt Ross as Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Just Visiting has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Visiting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Visiting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Visiting (2001)?
- In US, Just Visiting is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Visiting worth watching?
- Just Visiting holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Visiting?
- Just Visiting stars Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Christina Applegate, Matt Ross and Tara Reid.
- When was Just Visiting released?
- Just Visiting was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
