Reinventing Marvin (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Reinventing Marvin is a drama film directed by Anne Fontaine, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.
Who’s in it. Reinventing Marvin stars Finnegan Oldfield as Marvin Bijou, Jules Porier as Marvin Bijou (child), Catherine Mouchet as Madeleine Clément and Isabelle Huppert as Isabelle Huppert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Reinventing Marvin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reinventing Marvin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reinventing Marvin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reinventing Marvin (2017)?
- In GB, Reinventing Marvin is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reinventing Marvin worth watching?
- Reinventing Marvin holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reinventing Marvin?
- Reinventing Marvin stars Finnegan Oldfield, Jules Porier, Catherine Mouchet, Isabelle Huppert and Catherine Salée.
- When was Reinventing Marvin released?
- Reinventing Marvin was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.