Amélie movie poster

Amélie

"She’ll change your life."

April 25, 2001 2h 2m 7.9/10 (12,124 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Amélie is a comedy/romance film. directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, and Rufus

Synopsis

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?

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (12,124 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $173.9M 17.4x return
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$173,921,954

Production Companies

  • Victoires Productions
  • Tapioca Films
  • France 3 Cinéma
  • MMC Independent
  • UGC
  • Claudie Ossard Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amélie 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 d...

Who directed Amélie?

Amélie was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

How long is Amélie?

Amélie has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

When was Amélie released?

Amélie was released on April 25, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Amélie?

The main cast of Amélie includes Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze.

Is Amélie worth watching?

Amélie has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 12,124 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.