Drama

Marguerite (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Marguerite
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-03-11
Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cast: Catherine Frot, André Marcon, Christa Theret, Michel Fau

Marguerite is a 2016 drama directed by Xavier Giannoli, starring Catherine Frot, André Marcon and Christa Theret. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating: 6.9/10
worldwide gross: $8.8M
Metascore: 76

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Released: March 11, 2016
Runtime: 2h 9m (129 min)
Director: Xavier Giannoli
Genre: Drama
Original language: French
Studio: Cohen Media Group
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The story

What Is Marguerite About?

The premise of Marguerite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1921 Paris, wealthy socialite Marguerite Dumont secretly harbors a passion for singing, despite being hopelessly tone-deaf. Her extravagant parties hide her delusion of grandeur and unwavering belief in her talent. Encouraged by a journalist, and with the reluctant guidance of a former star, Marguerite decides to pursue her dream, challenging societal expectations and her husband’s disapproval. This poignant story explores the power of passion, perseverance, and the importance of self-belief.

Marguerite Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Marguerite Cast

Catherine Frot leads the cast, with André Marcon and Christa Theret. Directed by Xavier Giannoli; 4 actors are credited in all.

Director Xavier Giannoli

From the director

More from Xavier Giannoli

More films directed by Xavier Giannoli, best-rated first: Lost Illusions, The Apparition, Superstar and In the Beginning.

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Ratings

Marguerite Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Marguerite 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb

6.9 /10
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Metacritic

76 Metascore

User score 6.6
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TMDB

64% User score
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Letterboxd

3.6 /5

2 ratings
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Movie Insider

3.0 /5
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Plot

Marguerite Plot Summary

What happens in Marguerite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Marguerite, known as Baronne Dumont (potentially a nod to the illustrious Margaret Dumont from the Marx Brothers films), entered her marriage with Georges through a blend of love and convenience; he was drawn to her wealth while she was enchanted by his title. However, her heartfelt ambition revolves around gaining his approval through her misguided musical aspirations. Throughout their journey, Georges consistently refers to her as “vous,” highlighting a distance in their relationship, all while engaging in an affair with a mutual acquaintance. He cleverly manipulates his temperamental motor-car’s “breakdowns” as excuses to avoid her performances, leaving Marguerite in the dark.

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