The Visitors
Les Visiteurs
“They weren't born yesterday!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Jean Reno
Comte Godefroy de Montmirail
Christian Clavier
Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
Valérie Lemercier
Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
Marie-Anne Chazel
Ginette Sarcley
Christian Bujeau
Jean-Pierre Goulard
Isabelle Nanty
Fabienne Morlot
Gérard Séty
Edgar Bernay
Didier Pain
Louis VI le Gros
Jean-Paul Muel
Maréchal des logis Gibon
Arielle Sémenoff
Jacqueline
Michel Peyrelon
Edouard Bernay
Pierre Vial
L'enchanteur Eusæbius / Ferdinand Eusèbe, descendant d'Eusæbius
François Lalande
Père hervé
Didier Bénureau
L'interne Bauvin
Frédéric Baptiste
Freddy
Tara Gano
La sorcière de Malcombe
Gérard Vivès
Un infirmier du centre psychiatrique
Dominique Delguste
Un infirmier du centre psychiatrique
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.4x
+$89.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Original Score
- Eric Levi
- Original Title
- Les Visiteurs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $98.8M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma, Alpilles Productions, Amigo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Poiré
Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
Eric Levi
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Catherine Kelber
Alain Terzian
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Kelber
Editor
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Director of Photography
Christian Clavier
Screenplay
Alain Terzian
Producer
Jean-Marie Poiré
Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Screenplay
Eric Levi
Original Music Composer
Hugues Tissandier
Production Design
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Visitors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Visitors about?
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.
Who directed The Visitors?
The Visitors was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Who stars in The Visitors?
The principal cast of The Visitors includes Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Bujeau.
When was The Visitors released and how long is it?
The Visitors was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Visitors?
The Visitors had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $98.8M at the worldwide box office (10.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Visitors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Visitors was composed by Eric Levi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Visitors?
The Visitors holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).