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4.8 / 10(742 votes)IMDbPG20011h 28m$16.2M Worldwide GrossFrance, United States of America

Just Visiting

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

Synopsis

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).

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Just Visiting (2001) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 6, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 11, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.46x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.46x

-$18.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $16.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Marie Poiré, John Hughes, Christian Clavier
Original Score
John Powell
Original Title
Just Visiting
Country of Origin
France, United States of America
Spoken Languages
French, English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$16.2M
Production Studios
Gaumont, Hollywood Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Marie Poiré

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Marie Poiré, John Hughes, Christian Clavier

Original Score & Music

John Powell

Director of Photography

Ueli Steiger

Film Editing

Michael A. Stevenson

Producers

Patrice Ledoux, Ricardo Mestres

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Marie Poiré

Jean-Marie Poiré

Director

Jean-Marie Poiré

Jean-Marie Poiré

Screenplay

Patrice Ledoux

Patrice Ledoux

Producer

Ricardo Mestres

Producer

Michael A. Stevenson

Editor

John Hughes

John Hughes

Screenplay

Christian Clavier

Christian Clavier

Screenplay

Ueli Steiger

Ueli Steiger

Director of Photography

Doug Kraner

Production Design

Penny Rose

Costume Design

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Just Visiting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Visiting

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Just Visiting about?

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).

Who directed Just Visiting?

Just Visiting was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.

Who stars in Just Visiting?

The principal cast of Just Visiting includes Jean Reno, Christina Applegate, Christian Clavier, Matt Ross, Tara Reid.

When was Just Visiting released and how long is it?

Just Visiting was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What was the box office and production budget of Just Visiting?

Just Visiting had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $16.2M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Just Visiting?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Visiting was composed by John Powell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Visiting?

Just Visiting holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).