Marvellous

A life filled with challenges and triumphs, showcasing the power of resilience and joy.

Critics praised Toby Jones's understated, deeply human performance and Peter Bowker's pitch-perfect script, finding the film warm and uplifting without slipping into sentimentality.

• Neil ignores boundaries, from joining the circus to preaching and meeting Tony Benn and Prince Andrew
• the film centers Neil's personality and self-determination over his learning difficulties
• Neil's role as Stoke City kit man and mascot gives him community and identity

• Forrest Gumpshared uplifting biographical warmth around an eccentric, optimistic real-life figure with learning difficulties
• Kinky Bootsshared gentle, quirky true-life biography with an unconventional underdog and British sincerity
• The Full Montyshared feel-good British comedy-drama about an endearing outsider whose sincerity wins over institutions

Director

Julian Farino

Release Date

2014-09-25

Runtime

90 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (105)

What is Marvellous about?

A cheerfully indomitable man with learning difficulties leaves his butcher's job to chase a life of circus acts, university greeting, football devotion and unlikely friendships.

What is Marvellous like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Marvellous as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Marvellous violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Marvellous.

What did critics think of Marvellous?

Critics praised Toby Jones's understated, deeply human performance and Peter Bowker's pitch-perfect script, finding the film warm and uplifting without slipping into sentimentality.

Which films are like Marvellous?

Films with a similar feel include Forrest Gump, Kinky Boots, and The Full Monty.

How long is Marvellous?

Marvellous runs 90 minutes.

Where can I watch Marvellous?

In United States, Marvellous streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon MX Player.