Monte Cristo (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1922, Monte Cristo is a drama and romance film directed by Emmett J. Flynn, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A film adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of...
Who’s in it. Monte Cristo stars John Gilbert as Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo, Estelle Taylor as Mercedes, Countess de Morcerf, Robert McKim as De Villefort, the king's attorney and William V. Mong as Caderousse, the innkeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Monte Cristo 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 Monte Cristo page.
If you liked it. Fans 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 Monte Cristo (1922)?
- In GB, Monte Cristo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monte Cristo worth watching?
- Monte Cristo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monte Cristo?
- Monte Cristo stars John Gilbert, Estelle Taylor, Robert McKim, William V. Mong and Virginia Brown Faire.
- When was Monte Cristo released?
- Monte Cristo was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.