Contender: A Magnificent Life (2025)

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A Magnificent Life was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz

Type of Contender: Animation

Contender Factor: 56.93 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Sylvain Chomet

Writers: Sylvain Chomet

Stars: Laurent Lafitte, Géraldine Pailhas

Techs: Samuel Denou, Mario Houles, Julie Salon (Ed); Elric Lefeuvre (Ci); Stefano Bollani (Mu)

Distributor: Sony Classics

Prior Recognition:
4+ Oscar Nominees: Chomet (4:1 – 1997-2010)

Rating: 6.15 out of 15

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Animation, Biography

Length: 1h 30m

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Rating: 7.83 out of 10

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Cannes (25)

Release Date: Nov. 21, 2025

Rating: 7 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 61

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 65%

Rating: 31.5 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: None

IMDb Rating: 6.9

Box Office Tally: $128,268

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 4.45 out of 15

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