Where can I watch The Fifth Musketeer (1979)?

In US, The Fifth Musketeer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Fifth Musketeer worth watching?

The Fifth Musketeer holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Fifth Musketeer?

The Fifth Musketeer stars Beau Bridges, Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Olivia de Havilland and Ian McShane.

When was The Fifth Musketeer released?

The Fifth Musketeer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.

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The Fifth Musketeer (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1979, The Fifth Musketeer is an action and history film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 116 minutes. “Pure adventure is back...for the fun of it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. King Louis XIV has without his knowledge a twin brother, Philippe, but when he is told, he immediately locks up his brother in the Bastille. The king wants to increase his popularity and stages an assassination against himself where Philippe is dressed as king Louis. But Philippe manages to escape the assassination and everybody believes him to be the real king...

Who’s in it. The Fifth Musketeer stars Beau Bridges as Philippe / Louis XIV, Sylvia Kristel as Maria Theresa, Ursula Andress as Louise de La Vallière and Olivia de Havilland as Anne d'Autriche, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Fifth Musketeer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Musketeer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Musketeer 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Fifth Musketeer (1979)?: In US, The Fifth Musketeer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Fifth Musketeer worth watching?: The Fifth Musketeer holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Fifth Musketeer?: The Fifth Musketeer stars Beau Bridges, Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Olivia de Havilland and Ian McShane.
When was The Fifth Musketeer released?: The Fifth Musketeer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.