The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo

Released Dec 20, 2024

2h 58m

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Drama

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Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d'If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

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Critics Consensus

Condensing Alexandre Dumas' hefty tome into a brisk and lavishly appointed action-adventure, this French adaptation of The Count of Monte-Cristo hits the sweet spot with rapier-like precision.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This film is a modern incarnation of an old-fashioned spectacular. It’s an absolute pleasure to watch.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 11, 2025

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It zips by, like back-to-back episodes of prestige television. Thrilling the whole way through.

Feb 11, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Not a second is superfluous or boring in this lavish, definitive version of a literary delight.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 6, 2025

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John McDonald

johnmcdonald.net.au

Dumas may be a shambolic author but he knew how to cast a spell on his readers. He had the knack of writing pot-boilers that have survived as great works of literature.

Apr 19, 2025

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

This is why we love sitting in front of those big screens for hours on end.

Apr 17, 2025

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Jane Freebury

Jane Freebury

A thrilling ride. With its grand sweeping plot, lush historical settings and compelling protagonist, this won't disappoint. Coherent, engrossing and entertaining, the film effortlessly proves historical action is still timeless.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 14, 2025

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The best film adaptation to date! The epitome of French Cinema and story telling at its finest. Everything I could ever want from cinematic entertainment too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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MrViolinist

I LOVED this movie. It was truly amazing! I'm thinking of seeing it again. 😇

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Meloney

I had no idea how good this would be! I loved it! Then I bought the book… can’t wait to read it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Samantha R

Exquisite. Music, actors, and beautiful told story of the classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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petey P

Wish Hollywood could make movies like this? Me too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Liora

You’re living the story, not watching a movie. Beautiful and satisfying.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Alexandre de La Patellière

Director

Matthieu Delaporte

Director

Pierre Niney

Edmond Dantès

Bastien Bouillon

Fernand de Morcef

Anaïs Demoustier

Mercédès Herrera

Anamaria Vartolomei

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Synopsis

Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d'If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

Director: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Producer: Dimitri Rassam
Screenwriter: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Canal+, La Région Île-de-France, M6 Films, Umedia, W9, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Pathé Films, Ciné+, Chapter 2, Fargo Films, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), uFund, Logical Content Ventures
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $260.6K
Runtime: 2h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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