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Movie Info

Release Date: January 23, 2002
Runtime: 131 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Drama Action Thriller Adventure History
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $75,395,048
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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74%
Tomatometer
61
61/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
1,985 votes
7.7/10
IMDb
159,318 votes
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The Count of Monte Cristo

2002

"Betrayal breeds vengeance, freedom demands a price."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)? 🇪🇸 ES: El conde de Montecristo? 🇫🇷 FR: La vengeance de Monte Cristo? 🇩🇪 DE: Der Graf von Monte Christo? 🇵🇹 PT: O Conde de Monte Cristo? All international titles (13) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $75,395,048
Profit $40,395,048
ROI +115.4% (2.2x)

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The Count of Monte Cristo is directed by Kevin Reynolds .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #loss of loved one 118 #19th century 90 #awestruck 69 #period drama 46 #torture 43 #sword fight 32 #prison escape 24 #prisão 23 #historical 13 #swashbuckler 11 #female lover 9 #treasure 8 #marseille, france 6 #ex-lover 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Count of Monte Cristo

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  • The Count of Monte Cristo was filmed in various locations across Europe, including Malta and France, which provided a rich backdrop that enhanced the film's historical authenticity.

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  • The film features an ensemble cast, with Jim Caviezel portraying Edmond Dantés and Guy Pearce as Fernand Mondego, both of whom brought a compelling dynamic to the central conflict of the story.

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  • During production, the filmmakers faced challenges in recreating the elaborate sets that depicted 19th-century France, leading to the use of both practical effects and CGI to achieve the desired visual depth.

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  • The film includes several nods to Alexandre Dumas's original novel, such as the inclusion of the treasure island and the themes of betrayal and revenge, which are central to both the source material and the film adaptation.

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  • In a scene where Edmond Dantés escapes from prison, the use of practical effects for the dramatic waves and storm was complemented by digital effects to enhance the overall impact of the escape sequence.

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  • The Count of Monte Cristo is often compared to other revenge-themed films, most notably The Shawshank Redemption, due to its exploration of themes like imprisonment and the quest for justice.

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