A Connecticut Yankee (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1931, A Connecticut Yankee is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by David Butler, running about 95 minutes. “More Laughs than the law allows!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur. At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande.
Who’s in it. A Connecticut Yankee stars Will Rogers as Hank Martin, William Farnum as King Arthur / Inventor, Frank Albertson as Emile le Poulet / Clarence and Maureen O'Sullivan as Alisande / Woman in Mansion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Connecticut Yankee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Connecticut Yankee page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Connecticut Yankee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Connecticut Yankee (1931)?
- In US, A Connecticut Yankee is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Connecticut Yankee worth watching?
- A Connecticut Yankee holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Connecticut Yankee?
- A Connecticut Yankee stars Will Rogers, William Farnum, Frank Albertson, Maureen O'Sullivan and Brandon Hurst.
- When was A Connecticut Yankee released?
- A Connecticut Yankee was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.