The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,968 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Released: 2002-01-23
Runtime: 131 minutes
Where to watch The Count of Monte Cristo
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.
The Count of Monte Cristo parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 swashbuckling adventure features sword fights, prison torture, and a revenge-driven plot alongside themes of hope and perseverance.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The story includes sword fights, prison-escape peril, torture, and a duel, with adventure-style action violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Keywords note a romance with a former lover, implying mild romantic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kevin Reynolds
Cast
- 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
- Luis Guzmán as Jacopo
- Christopher Adamson as Maurice
- JB Blanc as Luigi Vampa
- Henry Cavill as Albert Mondego
The Count of Monte Cristo FAQ
Is The Count of Monte Cristo good?
The Count of Monte Cristo has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo?
In the US you can stream The Count of Monte Cristo on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Count of Monte Cristo OK for kids?
The Count of Monte Cristo is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 swashbuckling adventure features sword fights, prison torture, and a revenge-driven plot alongside themes of hope and perseverance.
What movies are like The Count of Monte Cristo?
If you liked The Count of Monte Cristo, try Waterloo, The Stronghold, The Mark of Zorro and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.