The Twelve Chairs

The Twelve Chairs

A wild and hilarious chase for a fortune in jewels.

Directed by Mel Brooks

Produced by Crossbow Productions, The Twelve Chairs Company

197094 min6.3 / 10

A picaresque, comedic romp through post-revolutionary Russia where three mismatched characters chase a hidden fortune with escalating absurdity and charm.

In 1920s Soviet Russia, a fallen aristocrat, a priest and a con artist search for a treasure of jewels hidden inside one of twelve dining chairs, lost during the revolution.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Twelve Chairs easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Twelve Chairs violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Twelve Chairs sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Twelve Chairs scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The Twelve Chairs end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love35

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