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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972): movie guide
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) is a Drama running about 103 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 102 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-10-13
- Runtime: 103 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-10-13

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What is The King of Marvin Gardens about?
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Cast highlights
The King of Marvin Gardens features Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers, Charles LaVine. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-10-13. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (102 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The King of Marvin Gardens?
- The King of Marvin Gardens is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The King of Marvin Gardens?
- The King of Marvin Gardens runs about 103 minutes.
- Who stars in The King of Marvin Gardens?
- Cast highlights include Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers, Charles LaVine.
- Does Cinema Box stream The King of Marvin Gardens?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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