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The Marching Band

2024Movie1 h 42 minNR

ComedyDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes95%94%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother's exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good
  • Heartwarming
  • Community
  • Music-Driven
  • Orchestra
  • Family Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Triumph Over Adversity

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Emmanuel Courcol
Written by
Irène Muscari, Emmanuel Courcol, Oriane Bonduel
Produced by
Robert Guédiguian, Marc Bordure
Music by
Michel Petrossian

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Facts

November 27, 2024 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
November 27, 2024
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Italian
Made in
France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Marching Band?"

Questions about The Marching Band

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Marching Band?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Marching Band from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 30 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Marching Band worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is The Marching Band okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Marching Band make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Marching Band?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Marching Band a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

Is The Marching Band in English?

FrenchEnglishItalian

No, it was made in French, with some English and Italian.