The Visitors (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1993, The Visitors is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, running about 107 minutes. “They weren't born yesterday!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This outrageous time-travel comedy follows the misadventures of a wacky medieval knight (Jean Reno) and his faithful servant when they are accidentally transported to contemporary times by a senile sorcerer. Mayhem rules as these 12th-century visitors try adapting to the wildly confusing modern world. To avoid being stuck here for good, however, they soon begin an all-out cosmic assault on their former castle -- now a luxury hotel -- in their quest to return to the past.
Who’s in it. The Visitors stars Jean Reno as Godefroy de Papincourt, Valérie Lemercier as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail, Christian Clavier as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacquart and Marie-Anne Chazel as Ginette la clocharde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Visitors has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visitors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitors (1993)?
- In US, The Visitors is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Visitors worth watching?
- The Visitors holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Visitors?
- The Visitors stars Jean Reno, Valérie Lemercier, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel and Christian Bujeau.
- When was The Visitors released?
- The Visitors was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.