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The Count of Monte Cristo watch order

Count of Monte Cristo movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Every Count of Monte Cristo adaptation retells Alexandre Dumas's 1844 novel on its own, so watch whichever you like. The 2002 film with Jim Caviezel is the most popular way in, and the 2024 French film with Pierre Niney is the big recent one, a hit with over 9 million admissions in France. For the classics, Robert Donat's 1934 film is the first sound adaptation; Gérard Depardieu's 1998 miniseries and Sam Claflin's 2025 series have room for more of the book. Gankutsuou (2004) is an anime set in the year 5053, and Revenge (2011) moves the story to the Hamptons.

How to watch the Count of Monte Cristo movies in order: the full guide

All 11 films and series in the The Count of Monte Cristo franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is The Count of Monte Cristo (1934); the first in chronological order is The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Robert Donat).

Release order

  1. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 1934): The first sound adaptation, with Robert Donat as Edmond Dantès.
  2. The Son of Monte Cristo (Movie, 1940): A swashbuckling sequel about the Count's son; not from Dumas.
  3. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 1954): Jean Marais in a French two-part version, in colour.
  4. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 1961): Louis Jourdan in Claude Autant-Lara's French film.
  5. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 1975): Richard Chamberlain's TV film; Louis Jourdan returns as Villefort.
  6. The Count of Monte Cristo (Series, 1998): Gérard Depardieu in a four-part French miniseries seen by 12 million per episode.
  7. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 2002): Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce; the best-known version, with a new ending.
  8. Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (Series, 2004): A 24-episode science-fiction anime told by Albert, the son of an enemy.
  9. Revenge (Series, 2011): A modern retelling: Emily Thorne avenges her father in the Hamptons.
  10. The Count of Monte Cristo (Movie, 2024): Pierre Niney in a French epic seen by over 9 million people in France.
  11. The Count of Monte Cristo (Series, 2025): Sam Claflin in Bille August's English-language miniseries.

Chronological order

  1. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Robert Donat): The first sound adaptation, with Robert Donat as Edmond Dantès.
  2. The Son of Monte Cristo (set in A Balkan duchy, 1865): A swashbuckling sequel about the Count's son; not from Dumas.
  3. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Jean Marais): Jean Marais in a French two-part version, in colour.
  4. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Louis Jourdan): Louis Jourdan in Claude Autant-Lara's French film.
  5. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Richard Chamberlain): Richard Chamberlain's TV film; Louis Jourdan returns as Villefort.
  6. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Gérard Depardieu): Gérard Depardieu in a four-part French miniseries seen by 12 million per episode.
  7. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Jim Caviezel): Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce; the best-known version, with a new ending.
  8. Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (set in The year 5053): A 24-episode science-fiction anime told by Albert, the son of an enemy.
  9. Revenge (set in The Hamptons): A modern retelling: Emily Thorne avenges her father in the Hamptons.
  10. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Pierre Niney): Pierre Niney in a French epic seen by over 9 million people in France.
  11. The Count of Monte Cristo (set in Sam Claflin): Sam Claflin in Bille August's English-language miniseries.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Count of Monte Cristo movies in?

Every Count of Monte Cristo adaptation retells Alexandre Dumas's 1844 novel on its own, so watch whichever you like. The 2002 film with Jim Caviezel is the most popular way in, and the 2024 French film with Pierre Niney is the big recent one, a hit with over 9 million admissions in France. For the classics, Robert Donat's 1934 film is the first sound adaptation; Gérard Depardieu's 1998 miniseries and Sam Claflin's 2025 series have room for more of the book. Gankutsuou (2004) is an anime set in the year 5053, and Revenge (2011) moves the story to the Hamptons.

How many Count of Monte Cristo movies and shows are there?

There are 11 titles in the The Count of Monte Cristo franchise: 7 films and 4 series, released from 1934 to 2025.

How long does it take to watch all the Count of Monte Cristo movies?

About 104 hours for all 11 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (8 titles) take about 36 hours.

What is the first Count of Monte Cristo title in chronological order?

The Count of Monte Cristo, set in Robert Donat. In release order the first is The Count of Monte Cristo (1934).

Which Count of Monte Cristo titles can I skip?

The Son of Monte Cristo, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Revenge. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.