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Amélie

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2 hr. 1 min.

Romance

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"Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. Shot in over 80 Parisian locations, acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Delicatessen"; "The City of Lost Children") invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingenue.

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Critics Consensus

The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine.

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Lorita

Music carries the whimsical nature of Amelies dream life. We watch her strategize ways to better the lives of unhappy people never realizing she also needs an intervention to bring fulfillment to herself. A French view of the world that cannot help but bring humor and irony to a delightful story of making things happen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Joshua C

This is my absolute favorite rom com of all time. It's great for all sexes and all ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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ME

A classic that must be seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Elizabeth B

Whimsical yet deeply meaningful, beautifully shot, this film is a favorite—thank you for the revival!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Joseph A

One of my faves, glad to have seen it on the big screen for the first time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Alexsander F

Um filme sensível, divertido e misterioso, estigmatizado por alguns que não entendem nada de cinema e de arte. Vale muito a pena para quem quer quebrar paradigmas, o longa é fantástico.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Jean-Pierre Jeunet

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Audrey Tautou

Amelie

Mathieu Kassovitz

Nino Quicampoix

Rufus

Raphael Poulain (Amelie's father)

Yolande Moreau

Madeleine Wallace (concierge)

Dominique Pinon

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Rania Richardson

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Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s quirky rom-com AMÉLIE felt like a breath of fresh air when it was released two decades ago. It's just as relevant today, but for different reasons.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 14, 2024

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David Stratton

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With the talented Audrey Tautou in the leading role, Amelie is sheer delight, and will entrance everyone who sees it.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 13, 2024

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Amelie is a delicious pastry of a movie, a lighthearted fantasy in which a winsome heroine overcomes a sad childhood and grows up to bring cheer to the needful and joy to herself. You see it, and later when you think about it, you smile.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 13, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An enchanting, quirky comedy that, like its central character, marches to its own (off)beat.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 23, 2024

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

Like its title character, Amelie is a quirky, unabashedly manipulative charmer that, while endearing at first, overstays its welcome. Until the visual pyrotechnics and faux joie de vivre become too overbearing, however, [it's] a captivating confection.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2024

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Dennis King

Tulsa World

An utterly fresh, imaginative and emotional piece of filmmaking that s touched by enough sheer magic to lift the spirits of even the most hardened cynic.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 13, 2024

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Synopsis

"Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. Shot in over 80 Parisian locations, acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet ("Delicatessen"; "The City of Lost Children") invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm and mystery of modern-day Paris through the eyes of a beautiful ingenue.

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: MMC Independent GmbH, Tapioca Films, MMC Independent, France 3 Cinéma, UGC
Rating: R (Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 2, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $486.7K
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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