Marius (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1931, Marius is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Korda, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23 year old son, Marius. Colorful characters abound: M. Panisse, an aging widower and prosperous sail maker; Honorine, a fishmonger with a sidewalk stall near the bar; her daughter, Fanny, who helps her sell cockles just outside the bar; and various old salts. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands. When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son.
Who’s in it. Marius stars Raimu as César Ollivier, Pierre Fresnay as Marius Ollivier, Orane Demazis as Fanny Cabanis and Fernand Charpin as Maître Honoré Panisse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Marius has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marius tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marius (1931)?
- In US, Marius is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marius worth watching?
- Marius holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marius?
- Marius stars Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis, Fernand Charpin and Alida Rouffe.
- When was Marius released?
- Marius was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.