A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1995Movie95 minEnglish

A modern riff of the 1889 novel by Mark Twain.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Steve RowleyGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A bright, modern-day teenager named Hank Morgan is mysteriously transported back in time to the days of King Arthur. He arrives in Camelot and finds himself in the middle of the legendary court. Using his knowledge of science and technology, Hank attempts to modernize the medieval kingdom, often clashing with the superstitious beliefs and customs of the era.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest family-oriented comedy that aimed for lighthearted entertainment. While it didn't receive widespread critical acclaim, it was generally seen as a harmless and amusing adaptation of Mark Twain's classic novel, suitable for younger audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and often humorous take on a classic story.
  • Relies heavily on fish-out-of-water comedy.
  • Suitable for a family audience but lacks significant depth.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but reviews generally point to it being an enjoyable, if somewhat predictable, family film.

Fun Fact

The film is a loose adaptation of Mark Twain's 1889 novel of the same name, which satirizes the chivalric romances of the Arthurian legend.

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