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Amélie (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Amélie is a 2001 romantic comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Audrey Tautou and Mathieu Kassovitz. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $175.2 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. It won 4 awards from 15 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$175.2M
awards won
4
Metascore
70
budget
$10M
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Amélie (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
French
Studio
Miramax Films
Budget
$10M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Amélie About?

The premise of Amélie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In Paris, a shy and whimsical waitress named Amélie secretly orchestrates happiness for those around her. Discovering a hidden box of childhood treasures, she embarks on a mission to anonymously bring joy to the lives of strangers and friends alike. As she spreads kindness throughout the city, Amélie finds herself drawn to a quirky young man who collects discarded photo booth pictures, and must decide whether to step out of the shadows and embrace her own chance at love.

Amélie Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female protagonist
  • voice over narration
  • france
  • magical realism
  • following someone
  • paris france
  • montmartre paris
  • lawn gnome
  • cafe
  • photo booth
  • photo album
  • video cassette
+38 more
  • cinema
  • garden gnome
  • search
  • cheerfulness
  • lingerie slip
  • waitress
  • canal saint martin
  • memory
  • reminiscence
  • female full frontal nudity
  • stethoscope exam
  • doctor
  • loneliness
  • mausoleum
  • building
  • apartment building
  • apartment
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • year 1997
  • reference to princess diana
  • souvenir
  • grocery store
  • grocer
  • camera
  • clock
  • phone booth
  • ringing telephone
  • jealousy
  • postcard
  • caretaker
  • janitor
  • widow
  • stuffed dog
  • school
  • marbles
  • sex shop
  • sex shop employee
  • female topless nudity
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Cast & crew

Amélie Cast

Audrey Tautou leads the cast, with Mathieu Kassovitz. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

From the director

More from Jean-Pierre Jeunet

More films directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, best-rated first: A Very Long Engagement, The City of Lost Children, Bigbug and Delicatessen.

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Ratings

Amélie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Amélie 70 on Metacritic.

Plot

Amélie Plot Summary

What happens in Amélie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Amelie Poulain, portrayed by Audrey Tautou, experiences a unique and challenging childhood, marked by a profound sense of isolation. As the only child in her family, her father never once engages in physical contact with her, except for the obligatory monthly medical checkup. When she is merely six years old, he mistakenly concludes that she suffers from a severe heart condition—an assumption stemming from the fact that Amelie’s heart beats faster due to her anxiety in their contact. Consequently, he decides that she is far too delicate to attend school, opting instead to have her educated at home by her perpetually anxious mother, Amandine.

Full summary

The whole story of Amélie, scene by scene

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Box office

Amélie Box Office & Budget

Amélie grossed $175.2 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 18 times what it cost. $33.7 million came from the US and Canada and $141.3 million (81%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$175.2M

18× its budget

US & Canada
$33.7M
International
$141.3M
Budget
$10M
US & Canada 19% Rest of the world 81%
Awards

Amélie Awards & Nominations

Amélie won 4 awards from 15 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2002, with 2 wins from 8 nominations.

4 wins15 nominations4 ceremonies

Videos

Amélie Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers and 5 clips.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Clip ‘You Two Belong Together'
  • Clip The Phone Booth
  • Clip The Hidden Box
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Amélie?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What caused Amélie's father to believe she had a heart defect?
Details

Amélie Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain” and “天使艾米莉”.

Also known as
  • The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain
  • 天使艾米莉
  • Neymovirna dolya Ameli Pulen
  • El fabuloso destino de Amelie Poulain
  • Ameri
  • Čudesna sudbina Amelije Pulen
  • Amélie Poulain
  • سرنوشت شگفت‌انگیز املی پولن
  • Neveroyatnata sŭdba na Ameli Pulen
  • Amelí
  • Амели
  • Амелі
+32 more
  • Amēlija
  • O Fabuloso Destino de Amélie Poulain
  • 艾蜜莉的異想世界
  • Den fabelaktige Amélie fra Montmartre
  • アメリ：2001
  • Amelie
  • アメリ
  • Amélie from Montmartre
  • Amelie from Montmartre
  • Ամելի
  • Die fabelhafte Welt der Amélie
  • Den fabelaktige Amelie fra Montmartre
  • O Fabuloso Destino de Amélie
  • Amelie csodálatos élete
  • Il favoloso mondo di Amélie
  • 天使爱美丽
  • Den fabelagtige Amélie fra Montmartre
  • Amélie z Montmartru
  • Amelie från Montmartre
  • Amelia
  • Чудесна судбина Амелије Пулен
  • Αμελί
  • Невероятната съдба на Амели Пулен
  • אמלי
  • 아멜리에
  • Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
  • Amelija iš Monmartro
  • 天使愛美麗
  • امیلی
  • เอมิลี่ สาวน้อยหัวใจสะดุดรัก
  • Amélia z Montmartru
  • Cuộc Đời Của Amelie Poulain

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FAQ

Amélie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Amélie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Amélie?

Amélie runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Amélie released?

Amélie was released on November 2, 2001.

Who directed Amélie?

Amélie was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

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Who is in the cast of Amélie?

Amélie stars Audrey Tautou and Mathieu Kassovitz.

How much did Amélie make at the box office?

Amélie grossed $175.2 million worldwide ($33.7 million domestic, $141.3 million international) on a budget of $10 million.

How is Amélie rated?

Amélie has 70 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.

What awards did Amélie win?

Amélie won 4 awards from 15 nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA 2002.

Does Amélie have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Amélie has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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