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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

“Prepare for adventure. Count on revenge.”

7.7/10 · 2,121 votes 2h 11m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerDramaHistory

#9 of 154 films from 2002 #135 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kevin Reynolds · Written by Alexandre Dumas, Jay Wolpert

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jim Caviezelas Edmond Dantes
Guy Pearceas Fernand Mondego
Richard Harrisas Abbé Faria
James Frainas J.F. Villefort
Dagmara Dominczykas Mercedes Iguanada
Michael Wincottas Armand Dorleac
Luis Guzmánas Jacopo
Christopher Adamsonas Maurice
JB Blancas Luigi Vampa
Henry Cavillas Albert Mondego
Katherine Holmeas Julianne
Helen McCroryas Valentina Villefort
Albie Woodingtonas Philippe Danglars
Alex Nortonas Napoleon Bonaparte

Facts

Release dateJanuary 23, 2002
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) — longer as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$75,395,048 (2.2× budget)
IMDbtt0245844

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Questions

How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is The Count of Monte Cristo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,121 votes, which places it #9 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 95%) and #135 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Kevin Reynolds. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Tristan & Isolde (2006), One Eight Seven (1997).
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
Jim Caviezel as Edmond Dantes; Guy Pearce as Fernand Mondego; Richard Harris as Abbé Faria; James Frain as J.F. Villefort; Dagmara Dominczyk as Mercedes Iguanada; Michael Wincott as Armand Dorleac.
What is The Count of Monte Cristo rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Count of Monte Cristo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16383.

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