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The Count of Monte Cristo

2024·Movie
2h 58min·NR
82
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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This is not vengeance, this is justice.

Edmond Dantès 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.
Epic Revenge ThrillerHistorical Period DramaVisually LavishIntricate Plot MechanicsEmotional CatharsisFrench RomanticismHigh-Stakes ConspiraciesMasterful ScoreGothic Atmosphere

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Where can I stream The Count of Monte Cristo legally?

The Count of Monte Cristo is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Count of Monte Cristo worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Count of Monte Cristo rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?

2 h 58 min

The Count of Monte Cristo runs 2 h 58 min.

Is The Count of Monte Cristo based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Count of Monte Cristo?

Critics86
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Count of Monte Cristo much the same way.

Was The Count of Monte Cristo a box office hit?

Budget$46 million
Box office$75 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $46 million to make and earned $75 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Count of Monte Cristo in?

FrenchEnglishItalianRomanianGerman

It was made in French, with some English, Italian, Romanian, German. Produced in France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Count of Monte Cristo in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Count of Monte Cristo use?

Adaptational Backstory ChangePolitically Incorrect VillainDark SecretArtistic License – HistoryFrame-UpSuicide by CopAdaptation ExpansionDemoted to ExtraIt's PersonalAdaptational Romance DowngradeFake Danger GambitAdaptational Heroismand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 storytelling tropes for The Count of Monte Cristo, including Adaptational Backstory Change, Politically Incorrect Villain, Dark Secret.