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Quest for Camelot (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Quest for Camelot (1998) movie poster

Quest for Camelot is a 1998 animated drama directed by Frederik Du Chau, starring Pierce Brosnan, Jane Seymour and Gary Oldman. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $22.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
worldwide gross
$22.5M
award nominations
4
Metascore
50
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Quest for Camelot (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Frederik Du Chau
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Quest for Camelot About?

The premise of Quest for Camelot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A spirited young woman named Kayley sets out on a dangerous journey to recover the lost sword Excalibur and protect the kingdom of King Arthur from the villainous Ruber. Along the way, she finds unexpected allies: a talking dragon, a comical falcon, and a courageous blind knight. Facing numerous trials and confronting her own insecurities, Kayley strives to restore honor and justice to Camelot and defeat the looming threat to the realm.

Quest for Camelot Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • bugs bunny character
  • daffy duck character
  • elmer fudd character
  • five word title
  • porky pig character
  • tweety bird character
  • looney tunes
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • sing along
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Cast & crew

Quest for Camelot Cast

Pierce Brosnan leads the cast, with Jane Seymour and Gary Oldman. Directed by Frederik Du Chau; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Frederik Du Chau

More films directed by Frederik Du Chau, best-rated first: Racing Stripes and Underdog.

Full filmography
Ratings

Quest for Camelot Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Quest for Camelot 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Plot

Quest for Camelot Plot Summary

What happens in Quest for Camelot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a realm dominated by Celtic mythology, a brave knight of King Arthur’s legendary Round Table meets a tragic end while thwarting an assassination plot orchestrated by the villainous Lord Ruber. The valiant Sir Lionel’s sacrifice ensures the safety of Arthur, as the enchanted sword Excalibur defends Camelot from impending doom. A decade later, during Lionel’s solemn funeral procession, King Arthur offers consolation to his grieving widow, Juliana, and his daughter, Kayley, promising them a warm welcome whenever they visit Camelot.

Full summary

The whole story of Quest for Camelot, scene by scene

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Box office

Quest for Camelot Box Office

Quest for Camelot grossed $22.5 million worldwide.

1998 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.5M

US & Canada
$22.5M
Awards

Quest for Camelot Awards & Nominations

Quest for Camelot was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Annie Awards 1998.

4 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

Quest for Camelot Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 featurette.

Quest for Camelot - Trailer 4
  • Trailer Quest for Camelot - Trailer F3
  • Trailer Quest for Camelot (1998) Teaser 2 (VHS Capture)
  • Trailer Quest for Camelot (1998) Official Trailer - Cary Elwes, Pierce Brosnan Movie HD
  • Featurette 0ARCHIVES - Quest For Camelot - (Making-Of)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Quest for Camelot?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the gallant knight that meets his demise while protecting King Arthur?

Details

Quest for Camelot Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “Excalibur l'Epée Magique” and “La espada mágica: En busca de Camelot”.

Also known as
  • Excalibur l'Epée Magique
  • La espada mágica: En busca de Camelot
  • Het Magische Zwaard: Op Zoek naar Camelot
  • Det Magiske Sværd Jagten På Camelot
  • La Spada Magica - Alla Ricerca di Camelot
  • A bűvös kard - Camelot nyomában
  • The Magic Sword: Quest For Camelot
  • Taikamiekka – Seikkailujen Camelot
  • A Espada Mágica: A Lenda de Camelot
  • Det magiske svaerd
  • Det magiske svaerd jagten på camelot
  • Det magiske svaerd: jagten på camelot
+29 more
  • החרב הקסומה: המסע לקמלוט
  • 寻找卡米洛城
  • Kouzelný meč – Cesta na Camelot
  • Excalibur, l'épée magique
  • Det magiska svärdet: Kampen om Camelot
  • Волшебный меч: Спасение Камелота
  • Das magische Schwert - Die Legende von Camelot
  • Det Magiske Sværd: Jagten På Camelot
  • Magiczny Miecz: Legenda Camelotu
  • La espada mágica
  • Kouzelný meč
  • A Espada Mágica
  • החרב הקסומה
  • Чарівний меч: У пошуках Камелота
  • Sihirli Kılıç: Camelot'u Arayış
  • Чаробни мач: У потрази за Камелотом
  • Вълшебният меч: Битката за Камелот
  • 魔法の剣 キャメロット
  • 매직 스워드
  • Légende de Camelot
  • Stebuklingas kardas
  • در جستجوی کملوت
  • Čarovný meč
  • Το μαγικό σπαθί: Αναζητώντας το Κάμελοτ
  • 魔剑奇兵
  • ดาบกายสิทธิ์ คาเมล็อตผจญภัย
  • Čarobni mač upotrazi za Kamelotom
  • Čarobni meč
  • Truy Tìm Thanh Gươm Báu

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FAQ

Quest for Camelot FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Quest for Camelot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Quest for Camelot?

Quest for Camelot runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Quest for Camelot released?

Quest for Camelot was released on May 15, 1998.

Who directed Quest for Camelot?

Quest for Camelot was directed by Frederik Du Chau.

More films by Frederik Du Chau

Who is in the cast of Quest for Camelot?

Quest for Camelot stars Pierce Brosnan, Jane Seymour and Gary Oldman, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Quest for Camelot make at the box office?

Quest for Camelot grossed $22.5 million worldwide.

How is Quest for Camelot rated?

Quest for Camelot has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Was Quest for Camelot nominated for any awards?

Quest for Camelot received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.

Does Quest for Camelot have a post-credit scene?

No. Quest for Camelot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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