Kaamelott: The First Chapter
Seen it?2021 | 120 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers or The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Hidden in Rome, King Arthur is planning his return to oppose the army of his former friend Lancelot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandre Astier
- Alexandre AstierArthur Pendragon
- Lionnel AstierLéodagan de Carmélide
- Anne GirouardGuenièvre
- Thomas CousseauLancelot du Lac
- Franck PitiotPerceval de Galles
- Jean-Christophe HembertKaradoc de Vannes
- Audrey FleurotLa Dame du Lac
- Jacques ChambonMerlin
- Antoine de CaunesDagonet
- Alain ChabatLe Duc d'Aquitaine