The Four Musketeers
Seen it?1974 | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Ninotchka, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 65K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Lester
- Michael YorkD'Artagnan
- Oliver ReedAthos
- Richard ChamberlainAramis
- Frank FinlayPorthos
- Faye DunawayMilady de Winter
- Christopher LeeRochefort
- Raquel WelchConstance de Bonancieux
- Geraldine ChaplinQueen Anne of Austria
- Charlton HestonCardinal Richelieu
- Roy KinnearPlanchet