What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?

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 re...

The Count of Monte Cristo

"This is not vengeance, this is justice."

Movie NR 2024 2h 58m 7.9 /10

Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte

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About The Count of Monte Cristo

Edmond Dantès is suddenly caught in a web of betrayal on his wedding day. He's arrested for a crime he didn't commit and sent to the Chateau d'If, where fourteen years pass behind bars. He finally escapes and returns to the world with a fortune and a newly adopted identity as the Count of Monte Cristo. Armed with wealth and cunning, he uses his ascent to confront those who betrayed him, forcing them to reckon with the consequences of their actions while he weighs the costs of revenge against a chance at mercy and redemption.

Released in 2024, this adaptation is directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, drawing on Alexandre Dumas's classic. Pierre Niney stars as Edmond Dantès with Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Laurent Lafitte, and Pierfrancesco Favino in supporting roles.

Reception and themes: The film has a positive reception among audiences, holding a 7.941/10 score from 1,873 votes. Critics praise the production design, performances, and the way it revisits Dumas's tale, exploring questions of identity, betrayal, justice, and the price of revenge.

Details

Release Date: June 28, 2024
Runtime: 2h 58m
Rating: NR
User Ratings: 1,910 votes
Type: Movie
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Country: France
Studio: Chapter 2 +4 more
Budget: $46,000,000
Box Office: $75,360,860
External Links: View on IMDB

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Cast

Pierre Niney

Edmond Dantès / The Count of Monte Cristo

Bastien Bouillon

Fernand de Morcerf

Anaïs Demoustier

Mercédès Herrera

Laurent Lafitte

Gérard de Villefort

Pierfrancesco Favino

Abbé Faria

Patrick Mille

Danglars

Vassili Schneider

Albert de Morcerf

Julien de Saint Jean

Andrea Cavalcanti

Anamaria Vartolomei

Haydée

Julie de Bona

Victoria

Director: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte

Written by: Alexandre Dumas

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The Count of Monte Cristo is not currently available on streaming subscription services, but you can rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

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With a rating of 7.9/10 from 1,910 viewers, The Count of Monte Cristo is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

The Count of Monte Cristo stars Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Laurent Lafitte, and Pierfrancesco Favino.

The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte.

The Count of Monte Cristo was released on June 28, 2024.

The Count of Monte Cristo is a Adventure, Action, and Drama film.

It's an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo, not a true story. The film follows Edmond Dantès as he’s betrayed, imprisoned for 14 years, escapes and becomes the Count to exact his revenge.

Pierre Niney plays Edmond Dantès, who transforms into The Count of Monte Cristo. The top cast also includes Bastien Bouillon as Fernand de Morcerf and Anaïs Demoustier as Mercédès Herrera.

The film is directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. It’s categorized as adventure, action, and drama.

Bastien Bouillon portrays Fernand de Morcerf, and Anaïs Demoustier portrays Mercédès Herrera.