The Visitors
1993, French. Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
They weren't born yesterday!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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The Visitors is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Marie PoiréDirector
- Jean RenoComte Godefroy de Montmirail
- Christian ClavierJacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
- Valérie LemercierFrénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
- Marie-Anne ChazelGinette Sarcley
- Christian BujeauJean-Pierre Goulard
- Isabelle NantyFabienne Morlot
- Gérard SétyEdgar Bernay
- Didier PainLouis VI le Gros
- Jean-Paul MuelMaréchal des logis Gibon
- Arielle SémenoffJacqueline
- Michel PeyrelonEdouard Bernay
- Pierre VialL'enchanteur Eusæbius / Ferdinand Eusèbe, descendant d'Eusæbius
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1993
- Original title
- Les Visiteurs
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Budget
- $9.5M
- Box office
- $99M
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The Visitors: quick answers
What comes after The Visitors?
Next in the series: The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998) and The Visitors: Bastille Day (2016).
Is The Visitors worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Visitors?
The Visitors runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Visitors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Visitors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Visitors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Visitors is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Visitors on?
The Visitors is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Visitors?
If you liked The Visitors, try Cinderfella, Ladyhawke, Kristin's Christmas Past.
Who directed The Visitors?
The Visitors (1993) was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré and stars Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier.