The Three Musketeers (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The Three Musketeers is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Lester, running about 106 minutes. “. . . One for All and All for Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a King's musketeer. He meets and quarrels with three men, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each of whom challenges him to a duel. D'Artagnan finds out they are musketeers and is invited to join them in their efforts to oppose Cardinal Richelieu, who wishes to increase his already considerable power over the King. D'Artagnan must also juggle affairs with the charming Constance Bonancieux and the passionate Lady De Winter, a secret agent for the Cardinal.
Who’s in it. The Three Musketeers stars Michael York as D’Artagnan, Oliver Reed as Athos, Richard Chamberlain as Aramis and Frank Finlay as Porthos / O'Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Three Musketeers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Musketeers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three Musketeers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three Musketeers (1973)?
- In US, The Three Musketeers is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Three Musketeers worth watching?
- The Three Musketeers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Musketeers?
- The Three Musketeers stars Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay and Faye Dunaway.
- When was The Three Musketeers released?
- The Three Musketeers was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.