Monte Carlo (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Monte Carlo is a 2011 adventure comedy directed by Thomas Bezucha, starring Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $39.8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Thomas Bezucha
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Monte Carlo About?
The premise of Monte Carlo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a trip to Paris, two American friends find themselves caught up in a hilarious case of mistaken identity when one is believed to be a wealthy heiress. This leads to an unexpected journey to the glamorous world of Monte Carlo, filled with lavish parties, charming locals, and exciting opportunities. As they navigate the whirlwind of attention and newfound luxury, they experience romance, humor, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Monte Carlo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tied feet
- impersonating someone
- gagged with an apple
- tied to a chair
- missing a bus
- disastrous trip
- missing the bus
- actress playing dual role
- slimehouse
- demanding an explanation
- the truth
- revealing the truth
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- learning the truth
- tell the truth
- woman wears high heels
- female wears boots
- girl wears high heels
- rich woman
- wealthy girl
- mistaken for someone else
- graduation
- fireworks
- saxophone
- drum
- trumpet
- tuba
- trombone
- whine
- horses
- bass drum
- dancing
- bacon
- pancake
- breakfast
- women
- young
- goalpost
- american football field
- bentley the car
- ferrari
- bmw
- fiat
- ford motor company
- jeep
- lamborghini
- lamborghini gallardo
- mercedes benz s klasse
- mercedes benz
- renault
- rolls royce
Monte Carlo Cast
Selena Gomez leads the cast, with Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester. Directed by Thomas Bezucha.
- Director Thomas Bezucha
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More films directed by Thomas Bezucha, best-rated first: Big Eden, The Family Stone and Let Him Go.
Monte Carlo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Monte Carlo 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
2.7K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Monte Carlo Plot Summary
What happens in Monte Carlo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Grace Bennett, portrayed by Selena Gomez, is a high school student from Texas who juggles her waitressing job alongside her best friend Emma Perkins, played by Katie Cassidy. The duo has been saving for an exciting trip to Paris following their graduation, a dream that Grace has nurtured for four years. However, to ensure that they remain safe and connected, Grace’s stepfather, Robert, along with her mother, Pamela, decides to send along Grace’s stepsister, Meg Kelly, portrayed by Leighton Meester, as a chaperone. While this arrangement is intended to foster a bond between the sisters, Meg is less than thrilled about the surprise responsibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Monte Carlo, scene by scene
Monte Carlo Box Office & Budget
Monte Carlo grossed $39.8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $23.2 million came from the US and Canada and $16.6 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.8M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $23.2M
- International
- $16.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Monte Carlo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Monte Carlo.
How Well Do You Know Monte Carlo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What city do Grace, Emma, and Meg travel to on their trip?
Cars in Monte Carlo
30 cars on screen, including the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 and the 2006 Ford F-150.
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1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113 Main role -
2006 Ford F-150 Important role -
2001 Indcar Mago 2 Important role -
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 Important role
Monte Carlo Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Монте - Карло” and “Des vacances de princesse”.
- Also known as
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- Монте - Карло
- Des vacances de princesse
- 몬테카를로
- Монте-Карло
- Bienvenue à Monte-Carlo
- Plötzlich Star
- Csajok Monte Carlóban
- Montecarlo
- 蒙特卡洛
- מונטה קרלו
- Монте Карло
- Montekarlo
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- Princesa por accidente
- Popoluška v Monte Carle
- 山寨公主 / 蒙地卡羅
- 몬테 카를로
- Monte Karlas
- 恋するモンテカルロ
- เจ้าหญิงไฮโซ…โอละพ่อ
- 山寨公主豪華團
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Monte Carlo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Monte Carlo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monte Carlo?
Monte Carlo runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Monte Carlo released?
Monte Carlo was released on July 1, 2011.
Who directed Monte Carlo?
Monte Carlo was directed by Thomas Bezucha.
More films by Thomas Bezucha Who is in the cast of Monte Carlo?
Monte Carlo stars Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester.
How much did Monte Carlo make at the box office?
Monte Carlo grossed $39.8 million worldwide ($23.2 million domestic, $16.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Monte Carlo rated?
Monte Carlo has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Monte Carlo have a post-credit scene?
No. Monte Carlo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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