The Three Musketeers
Seen it?1993 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (30% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Black Panther, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$112 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 292K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Herek
- Chris O'DonnellD'Artagnan
- Kiefer SutherlandAthos
- Oliver PlattPorthos
- Charlie SheenAramis
- Tim CurryCardinal Richelieu
- Rebecca De MornayMilady de Winter
- Paul McGannGirard / Jussac
- Gabrielle AnwarQueen Anne
- Michael WincottRochefort
- Julie DelpyConstance