The Count of Monte Cristo

2002 · Directed by Kevin Reynolds

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.

action adventure drama

Cast: Henry Cavill, Guy Pearce, Helen McCrory, Jim Caviezel, Luis Guzmán, James Frain, Richard Harris, Dagmara Domińczyk, Michael Wincott, JB Blanc

Rating: 7.6/10 from 1,473 votes