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Poster for César

1936 | 141 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.

Leaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcel Pagnol

  • RaimuCésar Ollivier
  • Orane DemazisFanny Cabanis
  • Pierre FresnayMarius Ollivier
  • Fernand CharpinHonoré Panisse
  • Robert VattierMr. Brun
  • Paul DullacFélix Escartefigue
  • Marcel MaupiInnocent Mangiapan
  • Alida RouffeHonorine Cabanis
  • Milly MathisTante Claudine Foulon
  • RellysL'employé de M. Panisse