On Guard vs The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). On Guard is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 2h 58m. On Guard is the older of the two (1997 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On Guard
The Count of Monte Cristo| On Guard | The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 2h 58m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Philippe de Broca | Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte |
| Main cast | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret | Laurent Lafitte, Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Pierfrancesco Favino |
Synopsis
On Guard
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
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