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Amélie
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. With Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus.
79.2/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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?
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79.2/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAt 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, guar…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Amélie.
MoviHero lists April 25, 2001 as the release date for Amélie. Jean-Pierre Jeunet is the listed director. The listed cast includes Audrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain, Mathieu Kassovitz as Nino Quincampoix, Rufus as Raphaël Poulain, Serge Merlin as Raymond Dufayel. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 25, 2001
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorJean-Pierre Jeunet
CastAudrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain, Mathieu Kassovitz as Nino Quincampoix, Rufus as Raphaël Poulain, Serge Merlin as Raymond Dufayel
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Amélie right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Amélie runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 79.2/100 (7.92/10) from 12,742 votes. Updated Oct 18, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“It's better to help people than garden gnomes.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherNino QuincampoixNino Quincampoix appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherAmélie PoulainAmélie Poulain appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherRaymond DufayelRaymond Dufayel appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherJosephJoseph appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherSuzanneSuzanne appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherLucienLucien appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherRaphaël PoulainRaphaël Poulain appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide otherGinaGina appears in Amélie (2001).Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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