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The Count of Monte Cristo

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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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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 Apr 11
4/5
This film is a modern incarnation of an old-fashioned spectacular. It’s an absolute pleasure to watch. Go to Full Review Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) Feb 11
It zips by, like back-to-back episodes of prestige television. Thrilling the whole way through. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jan 6
4/4
Not a second is superfluous or boring in this lavish, definitive version of a literary delight. Go to Full Review Clotilde Chinnici The People's Movies Aug 19
4/5
Overall, The Count of Monte Cristo is a wonderful film that can appeal to both audiences who are familiar with Dumas’ novel as well as with those who are not and are discovering this timeless story for the very first time. Go to Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Aug 7
4/5
The storytelling is brisk and coherent, the costumes, sets and locations are all gorgeous and the cast are mostly preposterously attractive and clearly enjoying themselves immensely. Go to Full Review Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Jul 30
It’s going to be a long while before we see a film interpretation of this classic novel that’s going to better this one. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Google Feb 3 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! See more MrViolinist Feb 1 I LOVED this movie. It was truly amazing! I'm thinking of seeing it again. 😇 See more Meloney Jan 23 I had no idea how good this would be! I loved it! Then I bought the book… can’t wait to read it. See more Samantha R Jan 19 Exquisite. Music, actors, and beautiful told story of the classic. See more petey P Jan 13 Wish Hollywood could make movies like this? Me too. See more Liora Jan 13 You’re living the story, not watching a movie. Beautiful and satisfying. See more Read all reviews
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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

Haydée

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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
M6 Films, La Région Île-de-France, Ciné+, Fargo Films, W9, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Chapter 2, uFund, Canal+, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Logical Content Ventures, Pathé Films, Umedia
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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