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The Children of the Marshland

1999Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Summary

The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jean Becker
Written by
Georges Montforez, Sébastien Japrisot
Produced by
Christian Fechner
Music by
Pierre Bachelet

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Facts

March 3, 1999 · 1 h 55 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
March 3, 1999
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Children of the Marshland?"

Questions about The Children of the Marshland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Children of the Marshland?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Children of the Marshland worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Children of the Marshland okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Children of the Marshland make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is The Children of the Marshland good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Children of the Marshland in English?

French

No, it was made in French.