IMDb 4.8 1998 HD

A Knight in Camelot

A Knight in Camelot

1998
Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
90 min TV-G USA
5.477 / 10
4.8 IMDB

Yet another variation on Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee At King Arthur's Court." Here, a computer malfunction causes a science researcher to be sent back in time with…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Roger Young / Sallie Hard
Starring
Whoopi Goldberg / Michael York / Paloma Baeza / Simon Fenton / James Coombes / Robert Addie / Ian Richardson / Amanda Donohoe

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Reviews

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Beatrice Holloway
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For a television movie, 'A Knight in Camelot' delivers a reasonably entertaining adventure. The central conceit, a computer error sending a scientist into Arthurian times with her laptop, is a fun hook, and Whoopi Goldberg imbues the role…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 13, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'A Knight in Camelot' with a degree of curiosity, given the intriguing concept of a technologically adept woman arriving in medieval England. However, the film fails to fully exploit this rich vein of anachronistic comedy or…

S
Seraphina Chen
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This iteration of the King Arthur myth, 'A Knight in Camelot', offers a surprisingly engaging premise with Whoopi Goldberg leading the charge. Her portrayal of a modern scientist navigating the complexities of Camelot, armed with her laptop, provides…

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Marcus Thorne
May 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'A Knight in Camelot' attempts a novel fusion of science fiction and medieval fantasy, but the execution feels rather pedestrian. Goldberg’s presence elevates the material, but even her considerable charm can’t entirely overcome the predictable plot points and…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Whoopi Goldberg anchors 'A Knight in Camelot' with her characteristic warmth and comedic timing, though the film itself is a rather uneven journey back in time. The premise, a modern scientist finding herself in Arthurian legend with a…

FAQs

Beyond the obvious clash of eras, 'A Knight in Camelot' delves into themes of progress, the nature of knowledge, and how different societies adapt to the unfamiliar. The researcher's laptop becomes a symbol of future understanding, challenging the established order of Camelot. It touches upon the potential for both enlightenment and disruption that advanced technology can bring, regardless of the time period.