Movies Like Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979)

Unidentified Flying Oddball is a 1979 comedy, family, science fiction film from Russ Mayberry with a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Prince Valiant and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Comedy Family Science Fiction

Prince Valiant

1954

A young Viking prince strives to become a knight in King Arthur's Court and restore his exiled father to his rightful throne.

6.0

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1949

A bump on the head sends Hank Martin, 1905 auto mechanic, to Arthurian England, 528 A.D., where he is befriended by Sir Sagramore le Desirous and gains power by judicious use of technology. He and Alisande, the King's niece, fall in love at first sight, which draws unwelcome attention from her fiancée Sir Lancelot; but worse trouble befalls when Hank meddles in the kingdom's politics.

6.3

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Perceval

1978

The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.

7.2

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The Green Knight

2021

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

6.6

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Lancelot of the Lake

1974

Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the king is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.

6.2

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Camelot

1967

The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.

6.2

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A Kid in King Arthur's Court

1995

A Southern California kid named Calvin Fuller is magically transported to the medieval kingdom of Camelot through a crack in the ground caused by an earthquake. Once there, he learns he was summoned by the wizard Merlin, who needs Calvin to save Camelot. Using dazzling modern inventions, can Calvin help King Arthur retain his crown and thwart the evil Lord Belasco?

5.0

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Quest for Camelot

1998

During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him.

6.8

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".

7.8

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#10

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

2017

In medieval England, Merlin and King Arthur banish the evil enchantress Morgana and her son Mordred to the ends of the universe as Morgana vows revenge. In present day, Knights descendant Penn doesn't take much stock in the legends of his supposed ancestors, even as the descendants meet in Thailand to practice fighting. But when Morgana and her son return to earth, armed with alien technology and hell-bent on destroying every last descendant of King Arthur and his knights, Penn must to come to terms with who he was born to be, and bring together the new Knights of the Round Table to save themselves and the earth from Morgana's total vengeance.

3.4

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#11

Knights of the Round Table

1953

In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.

6.0

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#12

First Knight

1995

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancelot, and Guinevere is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing love for his rival. But Lancelot must balance his loyalty to the throne with the rewards of true love.

6.1

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#13

Avalon High

2011

Elaine "Ellie" Harrison has just moved from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland while her parents take a year-long sabbatical to continue their medieval studies in nearby Washington D.C. Her new high school, Avalon High, seems like a typical high school with the stereotypical students: Lance the jock, Jennifer the cheerleader, Marco, the bad boy/desperado, and Will, the senior class president, quarterback, and all around good guy. But not everyone at Avalon High is who they appear to be, not even Ellie herself. Eventually, it becomes apparent that Avalon High is a situation where the ancient Arthurian legend is repeating itself.

6.2

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#14

Interstellar

2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

8.5

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#15

The Wild Robot

2024

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

8.3

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#16

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

1984

Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.

5.2

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#17

Kaamelott: The First Chapter

2021

Hidden in Rome, King Arthur is planning his return to oppose the army of his former friend Lancelot.

6.6

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#18

Kaamelott: The Second Chapter (Part I)

2025

After reclaiming Kaamelott from Lancelot's tyrannical rule, Arthur spares his life, defying Celtic gods. Knights must prove themselves for Table Round seats while Arthur faces new threats as king.

6.4

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#19

King Ralph

1991

As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.

5.3

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#20

The Martian

2015

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

7.7

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Unidentified Flying Oddball?

The top films similar to Unidentified Flying Oddball by MovieMagicScore are Prince Valiant (6.0), A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (6.3), Perceval (7.2). Each shares comedy/family/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Unidentified Flying Oddball worth watching?

Unidentified Flying Oddball holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10 from 37 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Unidentified Flying Oddball?

Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) is a comedy, family, science fiction film directed by Russ Mayberry, starring Jim Dale, Kenneth More, Ron Moody.

Where can I find more recommendations like Unidentified Flying Oddball?

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About movies like Unidentified Flying Oddball

This ranked list pairs Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979), a comedy and family and science fiction film from Russ Mayberry, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jim Dale take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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