Marius
César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands. When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son.
Where to watch Marius in United States
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Where is Marius streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | LaCinetek | LaCinetek |
| France | Netflix, LaCinetek, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Marius
Marius is a 1931 French-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Korda. The cast is led by Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Marius was produced by Les Films Paramount and made in France. It was released on October 9, 1931.
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Writers
- Marcel Pagnol
- Release date
- October 9, 1931
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Paramount
Marius cast & crew
Marius was directed by Alexander Korda and written by Marcel Pagnol.
The cast features Raimu as César Ollivier, Pierre Fresnay as Marius Ollivier, fils de César, Orane Demazis as Fanny Cabanis, fille d'Honorine, Fernand Charpin as Maître Honoré Panisse, Robert Vattier as Monsieur Brun, and Paul Dullac as Félix Escartefigue.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Gromon, cinematography is by Theodore J. Pahle, and it was produced by Robert Kane and Marcel Pagnol.
Is Marius worth watching?
Marius holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 104 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Marius is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Marius
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Cast of Marius
Raimu
César Ollivier
Pierre Fresnay
Marius Ollivier, fils de César
Orane Demazis
Fanny Cabanis, fille d'Honorine
Fernand Charpin
Maître Honoré Panisse
Robert Vattier
Monsieur Brun
Paul Dullac
Félix Escartefigue
Alida Rouffe
Honorine Cabanis
Alexandre Mihalesco
Piquoiseau
Édouard Delmont
Le Goelec
Lucien Callamand
Le quartier-maître du ferry-boat (uncredited)
Zé Digiovanni
Innocent Mangiapan (uncredited)
Giovanni
(uncredited)
More from the Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy
Marius — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Marius in United States?
Marius is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Marius on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Marius is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Marius in?
Marius is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Marius?
Marius runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Marius rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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