A Magnificent Life
2025, French. Directed by Sylvain Chomet.
His story is that of cinema.
In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories...
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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A Magnificent Life is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sylvain ChometDirector
- Laurent LafitteMarcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
- Géraldine PailhasAugustine Pagnol (voice)
- Thierry GarciaRaimu (voice)
- Olivia GotanègreJacqueline Pagnol (voice)
- Sophie MaréchalSimone Pagnol (voice)
- Vincent FernandelFernandel (voice)
- Noa StaesPagnol Child (voice)
- Martin MeersmanPupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
- Lohen van HoutteÉlève Classe / Coursier (voice)
- Elodie BarthelsPasserby (voice)
- Anaïs PetitOrane Demazis (voice)
- Véronique Philipponnat(voice)
Details
- Released
- 15 October 2025
- Original title
- Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
- Country
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg, United States of America
- Written by
- Sylvain Chomet
- Budget
- $15M
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A Magnificent Life runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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A Magnificent Life is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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A Magnificent Life is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Magnificent Life?
If you liked A Magnificent Life, try Loving Vincent, Ethel & Ernest, The Most Precious of Cargoes.
Who directed A Magnificent Life?
A Magnificent Life (2025) was directed by Sylvain Chomet and stars Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia.