Reinventing Marvin
2017, French. Directed by Anne Fontaine.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Anne FontaineDirector
- 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
- Yannick MorzelleGérald
- Constance DolléFrançois' mother
Details
- Released
- 22 November 2017
- Original title
- Marvin ou la belle éducation
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Pierre Trividic, Anne Fontaine
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Reinventing Marvin: quick answers
Is Reinventing Marvin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Reinventing Marvin?
Reinventing Marvin runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Reinventing Marvin have a post-credits scene?
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Reinventing Marvin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Reinventing Marvin on?
Reinventing Marvin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 2017. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Reinventing Marvin?
If you liked Reinventing Marvin, try Prick Up Your Ears, Pariah, Closet Monster.
Who directed Reinventing Marvin?
Reinventing Marvin (2017) was directed by Anne Fontaine and stars Finnegan Oldfield, Jules Porier, Catherine Mouchet.