Marius and Jeannette (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Marius and Jeannette is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Guédiguian, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeannette is a single mother living in a working-class community in Marseilles; she tries to support herself and her two kids on her salary as a check-out girl at a supermarket and lives in an apartment complex where everyone is thrown into close proximity with everyone else. Marius is working as a security guard at a cement factory that has gone out of business; he's also squatting in the building, since the plant is soon to be demolished and he'll be needing his money later on. One day, Jeannette happens by the factory, and spotting several cans of paint, tries to take two of them home with her. Marius spots her and tries to chase her away, while she rails at him with curses against the capitalist system. The next day, an apologetic Marius appears at her doorstep, cans of paint in hand; the two soon become friendly, and a romance begins to bloom, though it quickly becomes obvious that Jeannette's romance novel fantasies are a bit off the mark from what Marius has in mind.
Who’s in it. Marius and Jeannette stars Ariane Ascaride as Jeannette, Gérard Meylan as Marius, Pascale Roberts as Caroline and Jacques Boudet as Justin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Marius and Jeannette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marius and Jeannette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marius and Jeannette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marius and Jeannette (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marius and Jeannette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marius and Jeannette worth watching?
- Marius and Jeannette holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marius and Jeannette?
- Marius and Jeannette stars Ariane Ascaride, Gérard Meylan, Pascale Roberts, Jacques Boudet and Jean-Pierre Darroussin.
- When was Marius and Jeannette released?
- Marius and Jeannette was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.