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The Return of the Musketeers

1989Movie1 h 42 minPG

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes60%35%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, comfort or warmth.

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Story

It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with riches and wanting a title, signs on, but Aramis, an abbé, and Athos, a brawler raising an intellectual son, assist Beaufort in secret. When they fail to halt Beaufort's escape from prison, the musketeers are expendable, and Mazarin sends them to London to rescue Charles I. They are also pursued by Justine, the avenging daughter of Milady de Winter, their enemy 20 years ago. They must escape England, avoid Justine, serve the Queen, and secure Beauford's political reforms.

Feels like

  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Historical Intrigue
  • Reunion of Musketeers
  • Revenge & Redemption
  • Political Conspiracy
  • 17th Century France
  • Nostalgic Action
  • Sword Fights & Escapades
  • Loyalty & Betrayal

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
George MacDonald Fraser
Produced by
Pierre Spengler
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

Everyone

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Facts

April 12, 1989 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
April 12, 1989
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
France, Spain, United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Exact Eavesdropping, Inflationary Dialogue, Reed Snorkel +9

  • Exact Eavesdropping
  • Inflationary Dialogue
  • Reed Snorkel
  • Royal Rapier
  • Victoria's Secret Compartment
  • Variant Chess
  • Audible Sharpness
  • Fanfare
  • Land in the Saddle
  • Bad Habits
  • Unnecessary Combat Roll
  • This Is Something He's Got to Do Himself

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Return of the Musketeers?"

Questions about The Return of the Musketeers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Return of the Musketeers?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Return of the Musketeers from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Return of the Musketeers worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Is The Return of the Musketeers okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Return of the Musketeers make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does The Return of the Musketeers use?

Exact EavesdroppingInflationary DialogueReed SnorkelRoyal RapierVictoria's Secret CompartmentVariant ChessAudible SharpnessFanfareLand in the SaddleBad HabitsUnnecessary Combat RollThis Is Something He's Got to Do Himselfand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Exact Eavesdropping, Inflationary Dialogue, and Reed Snorkel.