A Magnificent Life(2025)
Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol
His story is that of cinema.
A Magnificent Life Synopsis
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 (2025) is a animation, history and drama film directed by Sylvain Chomet, released on October 15, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia and Olivia Gotanègre. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Sylvain Chomet
- Writers:
- Marcel Pagnol, Sylvain Chomet
- Producers:
- Ashargin Poiré, Aton Soumache, Valérie Puech
- Cinematographer:
- Elric Lefeuvre
- Composer:
- Stefano Bollani
- Production:
- What the Prod, Walking The Dog, Bidibul Productions, Picture Box, Mediawan, Align, Beside Productions, Magellan Films, Wild Bunch
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
A Magnificent Life (2025) Trailer
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A Magnificent Life Cast & Crew
Main 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
Noa Staes
as Pagnol Child (voice)
Martin Meersman
as Pupil 1: Class 1922 (voice)
Lohen van Houtte
as Élève Classe / Coursier (voice)
- Elodie Barthels
Elodie Barthels
as Passerby (voice)
- Anaïs Petit
Anaïs Petit
as Orane Demazis (voice)
Véronique Philipponnat
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sylvain Chomet, written by Marcel Pagnol and Sylvain Chomet, produced by Ashargin Poiré, Aton Soumache and Valérie Puech.
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A Magnificent Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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A Magnificent Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Magnificent Life online?
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A Magnificent Life (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Magnificent Life?
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The main cast of A Magnificent Life (2025) includes Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Thierry Garcia, Olivia Gotanègre and Sophie Maréchal. The film was directed by Sylvain Chomet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Magnificent Life released?
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A Magnificent Life was released on October 15, 2025 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is A Magnificent Life worth watching?
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A Magnificent Life (2025) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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