The Musketeer (2001)

4.7PG-13104 minDirector: Peter Hyams

2001 film by Peter Hyams

The Musketeer is a 2001 American action–adventure film based on Alexandre Dumas's classic 1844 novel The Three Musketeers, directed and photographed by Peter Hyams, and starring Catherine Deneuve, Mena Suvari, Stephen Rea, Tim Roth and Justin Chambers.

The film features Tsui Hark's regular actor Xin-Xin Xiong as a stunt choreographer and performer. Released days before the September 11 attacks, it was moderately successful in North America but did not perform well in other countries, and received largely negative reviews from critics. It is recognized by the department of Gers as the first Musketeers adaptation to incorporate authentic scenery from the real d'Artagnan's home region.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Musketeer about?
The Musketeer (2001) — In 17th century Paris, a dashing swordsman named D'Artagnan finds himself at odds with the powerful forces taking over France. He sets out to avenge the murder of his parents and finds his country cleaved by chaos and civil unrest. His heart softens only for Francesca, a fiery pe
Is The Musketeer based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Musketeer scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.