The Return of Monte Cristo
1946, English. Directed by Henry Levin.
The Most Dangerous Masquerade a Man Ever Lived!
The grandson of Edmond Dantes was cheated out of his fortune and falsely imprisoned, only to escape and wreak vengeance on his betrayers by assuming the guise of the Count of Monte Cristo. Just like grandpa, the younger Dantes is framed by a trio of connivers and shipped off to Devil's Island. Escaping with a fellow convict, political radical Bombelles, Dantes adopts the bearded guise of an elderly man in order to destroy his enemies and reclaim his birthright.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 19 December 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alfred Neumann, George Bruce, Curt Siodmak
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What The Return of Monte Cristo is based on
The Return of Monte Cristo is based on The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) by Alexandre Dumas.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
By Alexandre Dumas
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The Return of Monte Cristo: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of Monte Cristo?
Watch The Count of Monte Cristo (1934), The Son of Monte Cristo (1940), and The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946) first.
What comes after The Return of Monte Cristo?
Next in the series: Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949) and The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951).
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How long is The Return of Monte Cristo?
The Return of Monte Cristo runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Return of Monte Cristo have a post-credits scene?
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The Return of Monte Cristo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of Monte Cristo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of Monte Cristo on?
The Return of Monte Cristo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 December 1946. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of Monte Cristo?
If you liked The Return of Monte Cristo, try PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight.
Who directed The Return of Monte Cristo?
The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) was directed by Henry Levin and stars Louis Hayward, Barbara Britton, George Macready.
What is The Return of Monte Cristo based on?
The Return of Monte Cristo is based on The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) by Alexandre Dumas.