The Three Musketeers (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, The Three Musketeers is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 73 minutes. “A musical comedy version of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A parodic remake of the story of the young Gascon D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris, his heart set on joining the king's Musketeers. He is taken under the wings of three of the most respected and feared Musketeers, Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Together they fight to save France and the honor of a lady from the machinations of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Who’s in it. The Three Musketeers stars Don Ameche as D'Artagnan, Al Ritz as One of The Three Lackeys, Harry Ritz as One of The Three Lackeys and Jimmy Ritz as One of The Three Lackeys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Three Musketeers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1939)?
- In GB, The Three Musketeers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Musketeers?
- The Three Musketeers stars Don Ameche, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz and Binnie Barnes.
- When was The Three Musketeers released?
- The Three Musketeers was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.