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Monte Carlo

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Best friends Grace (Selena Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) quit their waitress jobs in small-town Texas and head to Paris for a summer adventure, accompanied by Grace's stepsister, Meg (Leighton Meester). The prepackaged tour fails to meet their expectations, however, and soon their spirits sag. But, when Grace is mistaken for a British socialite named Cordelia, she and her companions head to Monte Carlo to enjoy a week of yacht parties and cute bachelors -- then the real Cordelia arrives.
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Although it has its charming moments, Monte Carlo is mostly silly, predictable stuff that never pushes beyond the boundaries of formula.

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Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Oct 21, 2011
1/5
A dull fantasy-farce of luxe hotel suites, hot guys and product-placement jewellery, a pretty unappetising mix that the film tries to justify at the end with some blather about Romanian orphanages. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Oct 21, 2011
2/5
A comprehensive waste of time and money. Go to Full Review Michael Hann Guardian Oct 20, 2011
2/5
[A] good-natured but insipid vehicle for tween star Selena Gomez... Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 16, 2019
Monte Carlo -- it's as a pretty as a picture. Go to Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk Mar 12, 2012
It's all frothy and silly, but Selena Gomez and her co-stars are sweet and appealing and are sure to win over the film's target audience. Go to Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis Dec 29, 2011
6/10
More gum-popping than jaw-dropping, it's the kind of light entertainment that Elvis used to make. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 14, 2025 Monte Carlo is a fun, lighthearted comedy starring Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, and Katie Cassidy. The film follows three young women on a whimsical European adventure, and while the plot is occasionally off-kilter, it keeps the audience entertained throughout. The cast delivers strong performances, with genuine chemistry that makes even the film’s sillier moments enjoyable. The screenplay has predictable beats and could use more depth, but it remains creative enough to elicit laughs and keep viewers engaged. Director Thomas Bezucha balances humor, romance, and adventure well, and the stunning visuals of Paris and Monte Carlo add to the film’s escapist charm. While not a cinematic masterpiece, it’s a breezy, feel-good story that succeeds in being charming, entertaining, and family-friendly. For those seeking a light, enjoyable comedy, Monte Carlo delivers a delightful experience.. See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Dec 14, 2025 Monte Carlo (2011) A film that has its ups and downs, but we have to admit that the cast is fantastic and delivers great humor. See more James C @RT61816117 Jul 30, 2025 It’s bad, terrible, and stupid. This movie deserves to fall off a cliff. See more Tomisin O @RT77589940 Apr 5, 2025 Good movie, but I can't believe we didn't find out why the two characters looked so alike! Disappointing! See more Elias R @RT37892626 Dec 25, 2024 One of the movies that you watch over and over again and continue to fascinate you. See more Arun S @RT59230611 Dec 25, 2022 I do have some mixed feelings about this film regarding how the screenplay was constructed but this has been a great comfort film for me. Have seen the film at least 3 times now. Since it has been impossible for me to go to Paris I watch this film to see the sights and sound of the city. Selena was astounding as Grace, her character seemed so nice in face of difficulties in her life. But as Cordelia, I must say that she wasn't exactly up to the mark, and it was a hammy performance. Leighton as Meg was the heart and soul of this film. The bgm and cinematography was perfect. See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Bezucha

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Selena Gomez

Grace

Leighton Meester

Meg

Katie Cassidy

Emma

Cory Monteith

Owen

Andie MacDowell

Pam

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Leighton Meester as Meg in "Monte Carlo." (L-R) Katie Cassidy as Emma, Leighton Meester as Meg and Selena Gomez as Grace in "Monte Carlo." (L-R) Leighton Meester as Meg, Selena Gomez as Grace and Kate Cassidy as Emma in "Monte Carlo." (L-R) Leighton Meester as Meg, Katie Cassidy as Emma and Selena Gomez as Grace in "Monte Carlo." Cory Monteith as Owen in "Monte Carlo." (L-R) Selena Gomez as Grace, Leighton Meester as Meg and Katie Cassidy as Emma in "Monte Carlo." (L-R) Katie Cassidy as Emma, Selena Gomez as Grace and Leighton Meester as Meg in "Monte Carlo." Selena Gomez as Grace in "Monte Carlo." Cory Monteith as Owen in "Monte Carlo." Selena Gomez as Grace in "Monte Carlo." View more photos

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Synopsis Best friends Grace (Selena Gomez) and Emma (Katie Cassidy) quit their waitress jobs in small-town Texas and head to Paris for a summer adventure, accompanied by Grace's stepsister, Meg (Leighton Meester). The prepackaged tour fails to meet their expectations, however, and soon their spirits sag. But, when Grace is mistaken for a British socialite named Cordelia, she and her companions head to Monte Carlo to enjoy a week of yacht parties and cute bachelors -- then the real Cordelia arrives.
Director
Thomas Bezucha
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Denise Di Novi, Alison Greenspan, Nicole Kidman
Screenwriter
Thomas Bezucha, April Blair, Maria Maggenti
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
DiNovi Pictures
Rating
PG (Brief Mild Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 1, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.2M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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