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Amélie (2001)

“She’ll change your life.”

7.9/10 · 12,665 votes 2h 2m r ComedyRomance

#6 of 148 films from 2001 #74 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet · Written by Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet

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Overview

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

Cast

Audrey Tautouas Amélie Poulain
Mathieu Kassovitzas Nino Quincampoix
Rufusas Raphaël Poulain
Lorella Cravottaas Amandine Poulain
Serge Merlinas Raymond Dufayel
Jamel Debbouzeas Lucien
Clotilde Molletas Gina
Claire Maurieras Suzanne
Isabelle Nantyas Georgette
Dominique Pinonas Joseph
Artus de Penguernas Hipolito
Yolande Moreauas Madeleine Wallace
Urbain Cancelieras Collignon
Maurice Bénichouas Dominique Bretodeau

Facts

Release dateApril 25, 2001
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Romance
Original titleLe Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
LanguageFR
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$173,921,954 (17.4× budget)
IMDbtt0211915

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Questions

How long is Amélie?
Amélie runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Amélie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 12,665 votes, which places it #6 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 97%) and #74 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Amélie?
Amélie was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Very Long Engagement (2004), Delicatessen (1991), The City of Lost Children (1995).
Who stars in Amélie?
Audrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain; Mathieu Kassovitz as Nino Quincampoix; Rufus as Raphaël Poulain; Lorella Cravotta as Amandine Poulain; Serge Merlin as Raymond Dufayel; Jamel Debbouze as Lucien.
What is Amélie rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Amélie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29608.

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