The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

2002 · 131 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.7 (2,025 votes)
Dir. Kevin Reynolds · Starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain, Dagmara Dominczyk, Michael Wincott · Music Edward Shearmur

Prepare for adventure. Count on revenge.

AdventureDramaHistory

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.

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This is a sweeping tale of grand ambition and righteous fury, brimming with high stakes and passionate performances. It feels like a classic adventure, full of dramatic turns, thrilling swordplay, and a deep undercurrent of romantic longing and ultimate satisfaction. A truly epic and emotionally resonant journey.

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