The Three Musketeers

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The Three Musketeers

PG

1973

1h 45m

Adventure

Action

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An adaptation of the classic Dumas novel, this film tells the tale of aspiring swordsman D'Artagnan (Michael York), who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with three musketeers, Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), he joins them in fighting the forces of corrupt Cardinal Richelieu, led by Rochefort (Christopher Lee). When Richelieu attempts to undermine the queen, D'Artagnan and the musketeers must thwart his plans.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

The novel remains a high-point of swashbuckling adventure, and the films boast plenty of swordplay, while also adding a revisionist streak of satirical humor.

May 27, 2025

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Judith Crist

New York Magazine/Vulture

What a refreshment to come upon a film as witty and tasteful as it is eye-filling and action-crammed, gorgeously dressed and expertly presented, fit for all ages and/or generations. Must we really a year for Part Two?

Sep 24, 2024

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Penelope Gilliatt

The New Yorker

The pratfalls, and the rude turnings taken by antique speech, are very funny. They are ready-made for the beady attentiveness of humorists and children.

Dec 15, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Director Richard Lester brings the same sense of tomfoolery that he had earlier applied to A Hard Day’s Night and would later apply to Superman II, and it proves to be an appropriate and intoxicating approach.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 2, 2025

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George Anderson

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Vigorous combination of swashbuckling and slapstick with spirited direction by Richard Lester and robust performance by an all-star cast. Good family fun.

Sep 24, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Richard Lester’s film is... a rousing, lively, witty take on Dumas’ story scripted by novelist and first-time screenwriter George Macdonald Frasier, whose rollicking screenplay combines boisterous adventure and roguish humor with marvelous characters.

Mar 4, 2023

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Jack G

Best adaptation based on the sword fights and music. Add the humor and you have a manic brew designed for repeat views.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Dr. K

The best version of the three musketeers bar none.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 .75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy 52nd anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Clinton R

This and its sequel, "The Four Musketeers", are among the finest movies ever made. No small claim. But accurate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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CodyZamboni Z

Still the gold standard for this story. Fun, exciting, rousing. A perfect star studded cast. So entertaining.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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Mike P

Glossy and pleasing iteration of the Alexandre Dumas classic, about 4 amateur swordsmen of Paris who suddenly become the Elite Guard for King Louie the 13th...Brilliantly rendered swashbuckler, bodice ripper and cliffhanger. One of the best! 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/24

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Synopsis

An adaptation of the classic Dumas novel, this film tells the tale of aspiring swordsman D'Artagnan (Michael York), who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with three musketeers, Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), he joins them in fighting the forces of corrupt Cardinal Richelieu, led by Rochefort (Christopher Lee). When Richelieu attempts to undermine the queen, D'Artagnan and the musketeers must thwart his plans.

Director: Richard Lester
Producer: Mike Alexander, Ilya Salkind
Production Co: Este Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 45m

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