A Kid in King Arthur's Court
A Kid in King Arthur's Court

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A Kid in King Arthur's Court

1995
Movie
89 min
English

A Southern California kid named Calvin Fuller is magically transported to the medieval kingdom of Camelot through a crack in the ground caused by an earthquake. Once there, he learns he was summoned by the wizard Merlin, who needs Calvin to save Camelot. Using dazzling modern inventions, can Calvin help King Arthur retain his crown and thwart the evil Lord Belasco?

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Google Users43%
Director: Michael GottliebGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

A modern-day teenager is magically transported back in time to the days of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. He must use his modern knowledge and wit to help Arthur defeat the evil sorcerer Malvolio and save Camelot. Along the way, he befriends King Arthur and his loyal knights, and even develops a crush on Princess Kate.

Critical Reception

A Kid in King Arthur's Court was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, largely seen as a cheesy and uninspired family film. Its humor often fell flat, and its plot was considered predictable and derivative. Despite its attempts at blending modern sensibilities with medieval fantasy, it failed to capture the imagination of most viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.

  • Its attempts at humor are often cringeworthy and predictable.

  • A forgettable family film with little to offer.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's silliness and lack of originality. Many found it to be a children's movie that even younger viewers might find boring, citing the uninspired plot and weak jokes.

Fun Fact

The film was based on Mark Twain's novel 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court', but significantly altered the plot and tone for a younger audience.

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r96sk

r96sk

Dreadful film. Everything about <em>'A Kid in King Arthur’s Court'</em> is just so poor, the whole feel of the film is extremely low-budget and limp. The writing is substandard, while the dialogue is actually terrible; it forces the 'pre...