The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
A wrongfully imprisoned sailor escapes, finds treasure, and exacts epic revenge on his betrayers.
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.
How intense is The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Count of Monte Cristo feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Count of Monte Cristo
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Is The Count of Monte Cristo for you?
Is The Count of Monte Cristo scary?
No. The Count of Monte Cristo is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Count of Monte Cristo gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Count of Monte Cristo sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Count of Monte Cristo OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Count of Monte Cristo have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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