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The Marching Band

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2024 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Going My Way or TÁR, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother's exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $26 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emmanuel Courcol

  • Benjamin LavernheThibaut Desormeaux
  • Pierre LottinJimmy Lecocq
  • Sarah SucoSabrina
  • Clémence Massart-WeitClaudine
  • Ludmila MikaëlMme Desormeaux
  • Anne LoiretClaire
  • Jacques BonnafféGilbert Woszniak
  • Yvon MartinAnthony
  • Nathalie DesrumauxMme Meyer
  • Isabelle ZanottiCharlène