The Three Musketeers

. . . One for All and All for Fun!

1973 • 107 min • Action · Adventure · Romance

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Synopsis

In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.

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Best from age 9

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100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
67 Audience · 372 · 49%

In 17th-century France, young D'Artagnan seeks to join the King's Musketeers, befriending Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together, they navigate court intrigue and defend the monarchy from its enemies.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Frequent sword fighting action
Some characters drink alcohol and smoke
Implied extramarital affairs

What it models well

Loyalty and friendship
Standing up for justice
Courage in the face of danger

Talk about it after

The historical setting of 17th-century France
The meaning of loyalty and friendship
Different ways people gain and use power

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Director: Richard Lester • Crew: George MacDonald Fraser

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OK, so I never really did understand why Michael York succeeded, but here he makes for quite a decent "D'Artagnan". A country bumpkin who arrives in Paris determined to follow in his father's footsteps and join the king's musketeers. His first day is not auspicious, though. He ends up slated to fight three duels with "Athos" (Oliver Reed), "Porthos" (Frank Finlay) and 'Aramis" (Richard Chamberlain).…
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