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A Kid in King Arthur's Court

  • 1995
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
7.2K
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Thomas Ian Nicholas in A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995)
A Little League player is sent back into medieval times where he is given the task of saving Camelot.
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A Little League player is sent back into medieval times where he is given the task of saving Camelot.A Little League player is sent back into medieval times where he is given the task of saving Camelot.A Little League player is sent back into medieval times where he is given the task of saving Camelot.

  • Director
    • Michael Gottlieb
  • Writers
    • Michael Part
    • Robert L. Levy
  • Stars
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Joss Ackland
    • Art Malik
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
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    • Director
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • Writers
      • Michael Part
      • Robert L. Levy
    • Stars
      • Thomas Ian Nicholas
      • Joss Ackland
      • Art Malik
    • 22User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Calvin Fuller
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • King Arthur
    Art Malik
    Art Malik
    • Lord Belasco
    Paloma Baeza
    Paloma Baeza
    • Princess Katey
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Princess Sarah
    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Master Kane
    David Tysall
    • Ratan
    Ron Moody
    Ron Moody
    • Merlin
    Barry Stanton
    Barry Stanton
    • Blacksmith
    Michael Mehlmann
    Michael Mehlmann
    • Shop Owner
    • (as Michael Mehlnan)
    Melanie Oettinger
    • Peasant Woman
    Rebecca Denton
    • Washer Woman
    Michael Kelly
    • Apprentice
    Louise Rosner
    • Lady in Waiting
    Paul Rosner
    • Peasant Boy
    Béla Unger
    • Head Guard
    Shane Rimmer
    Shane Rimmer
    • Coach
    Tim Wickham
    • Ricky Baker
    • Director
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • Writers
      • Michael Part
      • Robert L. Levy
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    5mathhater4life

    Bearable; sends a positive message; funny

    I've owned this movie on video for quite sometime. Unlike some other Disney disasters from the nineties, this one does a suitable job. Its funny (if not always historically accurate; there was no King Arthur) and the actor who plays calvin is so clueless you gotta love him. Thumbs up to the boy toy. Very cute. Warm.
    7Travis_Moran

    Entertaining and fun.

    Hey, this is a kids' movie and a good one. I like time travel movies a lot especially when the traveller takes stuff with him (like inlines).

    There a couple of real cool parts that I think stand out to make this movie appealing. The wooden bicycle is awesome even if it didn't last very long. The kid taking the knight's place in the jousting near the end was predictable but satisfying. And King Arthur and the princess coming to the future at the end made for a good windup.

    Now I watch movies like this for pure enjoyment and never (on purpose) look at technicalities. I've spoiled several movies for myself that way. This is one of those movies that probably won't stand up to dissection very well. But, it made me laugh and it gave me a feel-good ending so I feel it did its job. People seem to dis a lot on predictability in movies, but if it works, why not use it. I like a nice happy ending. Movies are something I watch for pure enjoyment anyway. If I want reality, I watch the news.

    This kid did two time travel movies that I know of (this one and "A Kid in Aladdin's Palace." I liked em both. Another nice time travel movie for kids was "Durango Kids".

    This movie was in no way original as there have been a whole lot of movies based on "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court". Still, it had enough unique parts to make it worthwhile. Most kids should like this one.
    7KalKenobi83

    Anyone Can A Be Hero in This Romance Of Arthurian Legend.

    Watched A Kid In King Arthurs Court Featuring Thomas Ian Nicholas(Rookie Of The Year) as Calvin Fuller, Paloma Baeza(Joseph) as Princess Katey , Kate Winslet(Sense And Sensibility) as Princess Sarah, Danie; Craig(Zorro) as Master Kane, Ron Moody(Unidentified Flying Oddball) as Merlin, Art Malik(True Lies) as Lord Belasco, and Joss Ackland(The Hunt For Red October) as King Arthur.

    I enjoyed this I remember seeing this is as a kid and being disappointed by the lack of the fantastical elements as Opposed to Fantasy Epics like Dragonheart at that time also my first memory of Subversion but after I rewatched i enjoyed the romance between Calvin and Katey as well, Sarah And Kane even Aged King Arthur goes through his own character struggle after falling out with his own people and remedies by giving power back to them I enjoyed this film even though it was modern at the time Has A great Message of Anyone can be a Hero .

    Cinematography by Elemer Ragalyi(Catherine The Great), Amazing Writing By Michael Part(Starbird's) and Robert Levy(Smokey And The Bandit), Amazing Score from J.A.C. Redford(Newsies) and Direction By Michael Gottlieb(Mannequin) Anyone Can A Be Hero in This Romance Of Arthurian Legend. 7/10
    5Beta_Gallinger

    A fairly awkward family adventure film

    I remember seeing the trailer for this film back in 1995, when I was just under nine years old, and was interested in seeing it for a while, but never did for some reason. I guess I forgot about it after a while, and didn't think about it for a long time. Well, it's been over a decade now, and I've finally seen it, not that it was really worth it. I probably would have liked it to some degree back when it was released, whether in theatres or in stores, but unfortunately, it's too late for me now.

    Calvin Fuller is a fourteen-year-old baseball player who lives in Reseda, California. One day, while up at bat during a game in the park and not doing so well, an earthquake hits! Calvin falls down a chasm in the ground, and after long fall, he finds himself in an unfamiliar place! It turns out he has been pulled back in time to the mythical Camelot! The now elderly King Arthur is losing his power, and the evil Lord Belasco is determined to to take over the throne, so the kingdom is in danger! The 20th Century baseball player doesn't know at first that he is here because Merlin has called for a worthy fighter from another time to save the kingdom, but was Calvin really the one he was looking for?!

    Around the beginning of the film, before the earthquake, I already noticed some cheesiness, especially with Calvin's younger sister razzing him by saying if he dies, she will get his room. Secondly, I don't think I have EVER seen a movie rush into the story so quickly! "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" certainly doesn't take much time to introduce the main character and his life at all. After that, more problems definitely follow, including some rather cheesy quotes and/or scenes. Also, this movie is supposed to be a comedy, but nothing made me laugh or even smile! Now, there may be some reasonable moments in the film, and I would be lying if I said I never felt any suspense throughout. It definitely could have been worse. However, it is still a fairly unfocused family movie overall, and I MIGHT be able to give it a 6/10, but no higher.

    "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" was aimed at kids, and since I was in my childhood when it came out, I'm obviously not anymore. If it wasn't for my interest in seeing it all those years ago, I highly doubt I would have ever ended up seeing it at all. Watching it in my childhood may have been a missed opportunity for me. Since I see a fairly low IMDb rating for this live action Disney fantasy, but one that doesn't suggest that it's generally considered abysmal, I'm sure many kids would enjoy it, and maybe their parents as well. However, if you don't fall into either of those categories, I suggest you skip this movie and watch a more widely appealing fantasy film (if you're into that kind of thing).
    Stephanie K

    Shockingly awful

    I watched this movie during the school holidays at my grandparents, solely for the reason that it had the very cool Ron Moody in it. Poor guy. He must have been desperate to star in this shocker of a movie. The only reason I finished watching this was so I didn't have to talk to my grandparents. I mean, honestly, you'd think that the producers would just be a little bit more worried about setting the medieval scene as opposed to having modern day attitudes with some cheap old costumes thrown in. When that kid played his music to the court, anyone who knows any vague something about that period would know that they probably would have KILLED him, thinking he was the devil or something. Plus the fact that women were allowed to fight, to talk to young men alone, to marry who they wanted to... I know this is meant to be a kids movie, but Disney has really underestimated the intelligence of the younger generation with this shocker. It's a miracle Kate Winslet became a star after this.

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    • Trivia
      Kate Winslet was reportedly told to lose weight for her role, and became sick as a result.
    • Goofs
      As Calvin steps up to bat for the first time, Princess Katey can be clearly seen in a Knights jersey on second base, before Calvin travels to Camelot.
    • Quotes

      King Arthur: Camelot rots, and I play at being king. I want her great again.

    • Crazy credits
      The film's title is shown near the end of the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #13.10 (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Third Eye
      Performed by Feel

      Courtesy of Red Engine Music (ASCAP)

      Copyright © 1994

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Hungary
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Перший герой при дворі короля Артура
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Tapestry Films
      • Trimark Pictures
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,406,717
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,315,310
      • Aug 13, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,406,717
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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