The Return of the Musketeers
1989, English. Directed by Richard Lester.
It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with riches and wanting a title, signs on, but Aramis, an abbé, and Athos, a brawler raising an intellectual son, assist Beaufort in secret. When they fail to halt Beaufort's escape from prison, the musketeers are expendable, and Mazarin sends them to London to rescue Charles I. They are also pursued by Justine, the avenging daughter of Milady de Winter, their enemy 20 years ago. They must escape England, avoid Justine, serve the Queen, and secure Beauford's political reforms.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LesterDirector
- Michael YorkD'Artagnan
- Oliver ReedAthos
- Frank FinlayPorthos
- C. Thomas HowellRaoul
- Kim CattrallJustine de Winter
- Geraldine ChaplinQueen Anne
- Roy KinnearPlanchet
- Christopher LeeRochefort
- Philippe NoiretCardinal Mazarin
- Richard ChamberlainAramis
- Eusebio LázaroDuke of Beaufort
- Alan HowardOliver Cromwell
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1989
- Country
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Written by
- George MacDonald Fraser
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The Return of the Musketeers: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of the Musketeers?
Watch The Three Musketeers (1973) and The Four Musketeers (1974) first.
Is The Return of the Musketeers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of the Musketeers?
The Return of the Musketeers runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Return of the Musketeers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of the Musketeers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of the Musketeers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of the Musketeers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of the Musketeers on?
The Return of the Musketeers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Musketeers?
If you liked The Return of the Musketeers, try The Three Musketeers, Johnny English Strikes Again, Swashbuckler.
Who directed The Return of the Musketeers?
The Return of the Musketeers (1989) was directed by Richard Lester and stars Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay.