The King of Marvin Gardens
1972, English. Directed by Bob Rafelson.
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 13 October 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bob Rafelson, Jacob Brackman
- Budget
- $1M
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The King of Marvin Gardens: quick answers
Is The King of Marvin Gardens worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The King of Marvin Gardens have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King of Marvin Gardens. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King of Marvin Gardens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King of Marvin Gardens is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The King of Marvin Gardens on?
The King of Marvin Gardens isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Marvin Gardens?
If you liked The King of Marvin Gardens, try Scarface, The Krays, The Cement Garden.
Who directed The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) was directed by Bob Rafelson and stars Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn.