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Reinventing Marvin

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2017 | 115 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Moonlight, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anne Fontaine

  • Finnegan OldfieldMarvin Bijou
  • Jules PorierMarvin Bijou (child)
  • Catherine MouchetMadeleine Clément
  • Isabelle HuppertIsabelle Huppert
  • Catherine SaléeOdile Bijou
  • Grégory GadeboisDany Bijou
  • Vincent MacaigneAbel Pinto
  • Charles BerlingRoland
  • Rebecca JamesRoland's English friend
  • India HairVanessa