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César

7.619362h 21mMovieComedyDrama

Leaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.

DirectorMarcel Pagnol
WriterMarcel Pagnol
ProducerMarcel Pagnol

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marcel Pagnol

RRaimu
Raimu
César Ollivier
ODOrane Demazis
Orane Demazis
Fanny Cabanis
PFPierre Fresnay
Pierre Fresnay
Marius Ollivier
FCFernand Charpin
Fernand Charpin
Honoré Panisse
RVRobert Vattier
Robert Vattier
Mr. Brun
PDPaul Dullac
Paul Dullac
Félix Escartefigue
MMMarcel Maupi
Marcel Maupi
Innocent Mangiapan
ARAlida Rouffe
Alida Rouffe
Honorine Cabanis
MMMilly Mathis
Milly Mathis
Tante Claudine Foulon
RRellys
Rellys
L'employé de M. Panisse
ÉDÉdouard Delmont
Édouard Delmont
Le docteur Felicien Venelle
AFAndré Fouché
André Fouché
Cesariot Panisse

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César — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams César?

César is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is César on Netflix?

No, César is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is César on Amazon Prime Video?

No, César isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch César for free?

César is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to César?

César is currently the latest film in the Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to César?

Yes — Fanny (1932) comes before César in the Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy.

Is César part of a trilogy?

Yes — César is part of a trilogy, alongside Marius (1931) and Fanny (1932).

How many movies are in the Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy: Marius (1931), Fanny (1932) and César (1936).