Monte Carlo (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1930, Monte Carlo is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 90 minutes. “As intimate as a lady's boudoir!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A countess fleeing her husband mistakes a count for her hairdresser at a Monte Carlo casino.
Who’s in it. Monte Carlo stars Jack Buchanan as Count Rudolph Falliere / Rudy the Hairdresser, Jeanette MacDonald as Countess Helene Mara, Claud Allister as Prince Otto von Liebenheim and Zasu Pitts as Bertha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Monte Carlo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 Monte Carlo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monte Carlo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monte Carlo (1930)?
- In US, Monte Carlo is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 Monte Carlo worth watching?
- Monte Carlo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monte Carlo?
- Monte Carlo stars Jack Buchanan, Jeanette MacDonald, Claud Allister, Zasu Pitts and Tyler Brooke.
- When was Monte Carlo released?
- Monte Carlo was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.