A Magnificent Life (2025)
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
Overview
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...
Where to watch A Magnificent Life
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo | Apple TV, CosmoGo |
| India | Netflix | — | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — | — |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Poland | CANAL+, HBO Max | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Magnificent Life in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is A Magnificent Life about?
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... A Magnificent Life is a Animation, History, Drama movie, released on 2025-10-15, runtime 91 minutes.
Is A Magnificent Life worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Magnificent Life 7.0 out of 10 from 26 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Magnificent Life?
In the United States, A Magnificent Life streams on Netflix and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sylvain Chomet
Cast
- Laurent Lafitte as Marcel Pagnol (Adult) (voice)
- Géraldine Pailhas as Augustine Pagnol (voice)
- Thierry Garcia as Raimu (voice)
- Olivia Gotanègre as Jacqueline Pagnol (voice)
- Sophie Maréchal as Simone Pagnol (voice)
- Vincent Fernandel as Fernandel (voice)
- Noa Staes as Pagnol Child (voice)
- Martin Meersman as Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
- Lohen van Houtte as Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
- Elodie Barthels as Passerby (voice)
- Anaïs Petit as Orane Demazis (voice)
- Véronique Philipponnat as (voice)
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Sources
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