The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024)
Release Date: February 14, 2024
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
Status: Released
Rating: PG-13
Star Rating: 4.5/5
Betrayed, imprisoned, and left for dead, one man’s quest for vengeance sets off a chain reaction of epic proportions in this fresh take on the beloved classic, The Count of Monte-Cristo. When Edmond Dantès, a charming and successful merchant sailor, is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned, his world is turned upside down. But Edmond’s fortunes take a dramatic turn when he befriends a fellow inmate, who shares with him the location of a hidden treasure. After a daring escape, Edmond sets out to reclaim his rightful place in society, reinventing himself as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte-Cristo.
With his newfound status and wealth, Edmond orchestrates a series of elaborate schemes to exact revenge on those who wronged him. As the Count of Monte-Cristo, he charms and deceives his enemies, but the line between justice and vengeance becomes increasingly blurred. As the web of deceit tightens around them, those who betrayed Edmond must confront the consequences of their actions.
Will the Count’s pursuit of revenge ultimately lead to redemption, or will it consume him completely? Find out in this thrilling adventure that explores the complexities of the human spirit and the true cost of ambition.
Movie Credits
Actors:
- Timothée Chalamet as Edmond Dantès / The Count of Monte-Cristo
- Emma Stone as Mercédès
- Tom Hiddleston as Fernand Mondego
- Cillian Murphy as Danglars
- Johnny Depp as Abbe Faria
Crew
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay: Eric Roth
- Producers: Jason Blum, Marc Platt
- Cinematography: Roger Deakins
- Music: Hans Zimmer
- Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures
