Fanny (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1932, Fanny is a comedy and drama film directed by Marc Allégret, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Picking up moments after the end of Marius, this film follows Fanny’s grief after Marius’s departure—and her realization that she’s pregnant. Panisse continues courting her and embraces the baby’s impending arrival as a gift, so long as its paternity remains a secret. Fanny and Panisse wed, but after her baby’s birth, Marius returns unexpectedly and demands what he believes is still his.
Who’s in it. Fanny stars Orane Demazis as Fanny Cabanis Panisse, Raimu as César Olivier, Fernand Charpin as Honoré Panisse and Auguste Mouriès as Félix Escartefigue, ferry captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Fanny 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fanny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny (1932)?
- In US, Fanny is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fanny worth watching?
- Fanny holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fanny?
- Fanny stars Orane Demazis, Raimu, Fernand Charpin, Auguste Mouriès and Alida Rouffe.
- When was Fanny released?
- Fanny was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.