The Count of Monte Cristo (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1934, The Count of Monte Cristo is a drama and adventure film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 113 minutes. “Romance Lives On ... In The Glory Of Dumas' Immortal Novel !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After greedy men have Edmound Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to revenge himself on them.
Who’s in it. The Count of Monte Cristo stars Robert Donat as Edmond Dantes, Elissa Landi as Mercedes, Louis Calhern as De Villefort Jr. and Sidney Blackmer as Mondego, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Count of Monte Cristo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Count of Monte Cristo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Count of Monte Cristo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)?
- In US, The Count of Monte Cristo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Count of Monte Cristo worth watching?
- The Count of Monte Cristo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo stars Robert Donat, Elissa Landi, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer and Raymond Walburn.
- When was The Count of Monte Cristo released?
- The Count of Monte Cristo was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.