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The Count of Monte Cristo

1961Movie3 h 0 min

History
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A gripping, tense history movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Historical Epic
  • Classic Literature Adaptation
  • Intrigue & Betrayal
  • French History
  • Social Injustice
  • Character-Driven
  • Period Drama

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Claude Autant-Lara
Written by
Alexandre Dumas
Produced by
Jean-Jacques Vital, Alain Poiré
Music by
René Cloërec

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Facts

December 6, 1961 · 3 h 0 min · Violence

Released
December 6, 1961
Runtime
3 h 0 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History
Original language
French
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
10 countries

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Where can I stream The Count of Monte Cristo?

France

In the United States, The Count of Monte Cristo streams on France. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Count of Monte Cristo worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Count of Monte Cristo good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Count of Monte Cristo in English?

French

No, it was made in French.