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The Three Musketeers

1973Movie1 h 47 minPG

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic776.8Rotten Tomatoes90%77%

A nostalgic, romantic action movie about history and politics, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

. . . One for All and All for Fun!

In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.

Feels like

  • Classic Swashbuckler
  • Stellar Ensemble Cast
  • Iconic Score
  • Political Intrigue
  • Romantic Adventure
  • 17th Century France
  • Chivalric Brotherhood
  • Richard Lester Direction
  • Timeless Entertainment

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
Alexandre Dumas, George MacDonald Fraser
Produced by
Alexander Salkind
Music by
Michel Legrand

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Facts

December 11, 1973 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
December 11, 1973
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Hat Damage, Sword Fight, Two-Part Trilogy +9

  • Hat Damage
  • Sword Fight
  • Two-Part Trilogy
  • Throwing Your Sword Always Works
  • High-Dive Escape
  • Adaptational Dumbass
  • Karma Houdini
  • Underestimating Badassery
  • Kicked Upstairs
  • I'm a Doctor, Not a Placeholder
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Little People Are Surreal

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Three Musketeers?"

Questions about The Three Musketeers

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Where can I stream The Three Musketeers?

KanopyLionsgate+BFI PlayerTubi TV

In the United States, The Three Musketeers streams on Lionsgate+ and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Three Musketeers worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Three Musketeers okay for kids?

PGViolenceSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Three Musketeers good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Three Musketeers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was The Three Musketeers a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$22 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.