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Just Visiting (2001)

“They're not just from another time, they're from France.”

4.8/10 · 738 votes 1h 28m pg ComedyFantasyScience-fiction

#148 of 148 films from 2001 #2838 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré · Written by Jean-Marie Poiré, Christian Clavier, John Hughes

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Overview

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).

Cast

Jean Renoas Thibault
Christian Clavieras Andre
Christina Applegateas Rosalind / Julia
Matt Rossas Hunter
Tara Reidas Angelique
Bridgette Wilsonas Amber
John Aylwardas Byron
Malcolm McDowellas Wizard
George Plimptonas Dr. Brady
Sarah Badelas Queen
Kendra Torganas Thibault's Sister
Lucy Blairas Thibault's Sister #2
Darryl Henriquesas Monk
Tab Bakeras Cabbie

Facts

Release dateApril 6, 2001
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$16,200,000 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt0189192

More from Jean-Marie Poiré

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Questions

How long is Just Visiting?
Just Visiting runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Just Visiting worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.8/10 across 738 votes, which places it #148 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 1%) and #2838 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Just Visiting?
Just Visiting was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982), The Visitors (1993), The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998).
Who stars in Just Visiting?
Jean Reno as Thibault; Christian Clavier as Andre; Christina Applegate as Rosalind / Julia; Matt Ross as Hunter; Tara Reid as Angelique; Bridgette Wilson as Amber.
What is Just Visiting rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Just Visiting?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8626.

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