---
title: "Unidentified Flying Oddball"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/unidentified-flying-oddball-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65596
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/unidentified-flying-oddball-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Unidentified Flying Oddball is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy, Science Fiction, Family.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A NASA astronaut lands in Camelot and must outwit Merlin and Mordred with modern gadgets."

### Why Watch
- Whimsical blend of space travel and Arthurian legend
- Lighthearted family-friendly humor
- Creative use of 20th‑century tech in a medieval setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Special effects reflect its 1970s production
- Story is straightforward and may lack depth
- Tone & Suitability: Its comedic, family‑oriented tone makes it suitable for children and casual viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, science-fiction, family, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place aboard a NASA spacecraft and in King Arthur’s Camelot.

### Q: Who are the main protagonists?
The big‑hearted astronaut Tom Trimble and his look‑alike robot Hermes.

### Q: Which legendary figures appear?
The film features the evil knight Sir Mordred and the sorcerer Merlin.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on July 26, 1979.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Unidentified Flying Oddball — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65596)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*