Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- uplifting
- romantic
- family movie night
- children's sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film lightweight and formulaic, with some charm in its adventure, romance, humor, and feminist angle but uneven animation and treacly songs undermining it.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kayley takes the active role in recovering Excalibur and defending Camelot, giving the traditional legend a playfully feminist perspective.
Kayley and Garrett travel through the Enchanted Forest to recover the stolen sword Excalibur.
Kayley partners with blind, reclusive knight-aspirant Garrett, whose abilities and perspective become central to their journey.
The film presents Camelot, knights, magic, romance, comic dragons, and songs performed by contemporary pop singers.
Films like Quest for Camelot, and why
The Sword in the Stone
animated fantasy adventure built around Arthurian legend, magic, chivalry, and a young heroine
Anastasia
family-oriented animated fantasy musical with a courageous female protagonist and fairy-tale quest
The Swan Princess
animated musical adventure featuring medieval fantasy, dragons, romance, and comic side characters
The Black Cauldron
family fantasy adventure with a young hero, magical objects, and a quest through an enchanted world
Movie Details
- Director
- Frederik Du Chau
- Release Date
- 1998-05-15
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (874)
Cast
- Jessalyn Gilsig
- Andrea Corr
- Cary Elwes
- Bryan White
- Gary Oldman
- Eric Idle
- Don Rickles
- Jane Seymour
- Céline Dion
- Pierce Brosnan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Quest for Camelot about?
- A spirited animated Arthurian quest follows a determined young woman and a blind knight-in-training as they race to reclaim Excalibur from a ruthless usurper.
- What is Quest for Camelot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Quest for Camelot as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Quest for Camelot violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Quest for Camelot as mild.
- What did critics think of Quest for Camelot?
- Critics broadly found the film lightweight and formulaic, with some charm in its adventure, romance, humor, and feminist angle but uneven animation and treacly songs undermining it.
- Which films are like Quest for Camelot?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sword in the Stone, Anastasia, The Swan Princess, and The Black Cauldron.
- How long is Quest for Camelot?
- Quest for Camelot runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Quest for Camelot?
- In United States, Quest for Camelot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
