The Other Dumas (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2010, The Other Dumas is a drama and history film directed by Safy Nebbou, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexandre Dumas, at the height of his career, takes Auguste Maquet, his chief literary collaborator or 'ghost writer' ten years his junior, to meet a young unknown admirer, Charlotte Desrives. The two men are at the summit of their artistic collaboration for they have just published "The Count of Monte Christo", "Queen Margot" and "The Three Musketeers". If it's Maquet who writes the majority of the texts, both the honours and fame go to Dumas.
Who’s in it. The Other Dumas stars Gérard Depardieu as Alexandre Dumas, Mélanie Thierry as Charlotte Desrives, Dominique Blanc as Celeste Scriwaneck and Catherine Mouchet as Caroline Maquet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Other Dumas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other Dumas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Dumas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Dumas (2010)?
- In US, The Other Dumas is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Other Dumas worth watching?
- The Other Dumas holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Dumas?
- The Other Dumas stars Gérard Depardieu, Mélanie Thierry, Dominique Blanc, Catherine Mouchet and Michel Duchaussoy.
- When was The Other Dumas released?
- The Other Dumas was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.