
A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1995

Representation Score
Limited
1989
Director
Mel Damski
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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This adventure-comedy emphasizes comedic anachronism over progressive representation. While the clash of eras provides a light critique of feudal rigidity, the film remains rooted in the storytelling conventions of its time. The narrative structure focuses on the friction between modern logic and medieval superstition without deeply exploring social hierarchies. It serves as a conventional genre piece that upholds the casting standards of its era. Overall, the film offers a traditional viewing experience that does not intentionally diversify the medieval setting or include underrepresented identities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It follows a traditional framework focused on straight relationships.
Female characters are primarily depicted within the context of the medieval social order, adhering to established gender roles of the period.
The cast is predominantly white, typical of period pieces from the late 1980s. There is no effort to diversify the setting.
The film uses anachronism to highlight the conflict between modern individualism and medieval feudalism. It lightly critiques institutional authority through comedic elements.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities portrayed who play a significant role in driving the story. Disability is not a central theme.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
After a horse accident, Karen wakes up to find herself in past Britain, close to Camelot, the famous castle of King Arthur.

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