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The Children of the Marshland (1999): movie guide
The Children of the Marshland (1999) is a Comedy, Drama running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 194 votes. Notable cast includes Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier, Michel Serrault. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-03-03
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-03-03
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What is The Children of the Marshland about?
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. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
Cast highlights
The Children of the Marshland features Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier, Michel Serrault, Isabelle Carré, Éric Cantona. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-03-03. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (194 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Children of the Marshland?
- The Children of the Marshland is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Children of the Marshland?
- The Children of the Marshland runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in The Children of the Marshland?
- Cast highlights include Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier, Michel Serrault, Isabelle Carré, Éric Cantona.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Children of the Marshland?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
