Overview
A tale of betrayal and revenge unfolds as a wronged sailor transforms into a nobleman.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- dramatic
- romantic
- adventure movie night
- period drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly found it an old-fashioned, enjoyable swashbuckler with energetic adventure and appealing performances, even if it offered little artistic innovation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Edmond Dantes transforms into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to infiltrate the world of those who betrayed him.
Abbé Faria reveals the location of immense treasure, enabling Edmond’s escape and subsequent revenge campaign.
Fernand’s desire for Mercedes intersects with a Napoleonic treason conspiracy and corrupt authority figures.
The film moves from an island prison to high society and features sword fights, maritime danger, and grand period settings.
Films like The Count of Monte Cristo, and why
The Man in the Iron Mask
shared swashbuckling adventure, betrayal, prison escape, and revenge-driven transformation
The Three Musketeers
shared Alexandre Dumas adaptation, swordplay, period intrigue, and romantic betrayal
The Mask of Zorro
shared old-fashioned adventure tone, secret identity, treasure, and elaborate revenge
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Release Date
- 2002-01-23
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (2121)
Cast
- Jim Caviezel
- Guy Pearce
- Richard Harris
- James Frain
- Dagmara Dominczyk
- Michael Wincott
- Luis Guzmán
- Christopher Adamson
- JB Blanc
- Henry Cavill
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 The Count of Monte Cristo about?
- A falsely imprisoned sailor reinvents himself as an aristocratic avenger to punish the men who stole his freedom and love.
- What is The Count of Monte Cristo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Count of Monte Cristo as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Count of Monte Cristo violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Count of Monte Cristo as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Count of Monte Cristo?
- Critics broadly found it an old-fashioned, enjoyable swashbuckler with energetic adventure and appealing performances, even if it offered little artistic innovation.
- Which films are like The Count of Monte Cristo?
- Films with a similar feel include The Man in the Iron Mask, The Three Musketeers, and The Mask of Zorro.
- How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo?
- In United States, The Count of Monte Cristo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
