Monte Cristo (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1929, Monte Cristo is an adventure film directed by Henri Fescourt, running about 223 minutes.
What it’s about. This epic adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Henri Fescourt, and stars Jean Angelo, Lil Dagover, Pierre Batcheff, the beautiful Marie Glory, and Bernhard Goetzke as the Abbé Faria.
Who’s in it. Monte Cristo stars Jean Angelo as Edmond Dantès / Abbé Busoni / Comte de Monte Cristo, Lil Dagover as Mercédès / Comtesse de Morcerf, Gaston Modot as Fernand Mondego / Comte de Morcerf and Jean Toulout as Monsieur de Villefort, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Monte Cristo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monte Cristo (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monte Cristo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monte Cristo worth watching?
- Monte Cristo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monte Cristo?
- Monte Cristo stars Jean Angelo, Lil Dagover, Gaston Modot, Jean Toulout and Marie Glory.
- When was Monte Cristo released?
- Monte Cristo was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 223 minutes.