Animation
Animated comedy
The Triplets of Belleville (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Triplets of Belleville is a 2003 animated comedy directed by Sylvain Chomet, starring Michel Robin, Jean-Claude Donda and Michèle Caucheteux. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $14.8 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 91 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Sylvain Chomet
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is The Triplets of Belleville About?
The premise of The Triplets of Belleville without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy’s cycling race is disrupted when he’s kidnapped by strange individuals, prompting his grandmother to embark on a remarkable journey to find him. Accompanied by her faithful dog, Bruno, she enlists the help of three eccentric former vaudeville performers. Together, they navigate a surreal and perilous landscape, using their resourcefulness and ingenuity to overcome obstacles and rescue the boy from the mysterious captors.
The Triplets of Belleville Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tour de france
- dog
- very little dialogue
- mafia
- france
- cult film
- satire comedy
- eccentricity
- singing
- song and dance
- emaciation
- train engine
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- big woman small man
- lawnmower
- storm at sea
- french animation
- europe
- overweight woman
- band the musical group
- belleville
- boy
- triplet
- tricycle
- travel
- baby
- money
- love
- training
- chase
- singer
- place name in title
- car
- steamship
- camping out under a bridge
- chimney
- subway
- clock
- pursuit
- tacks
- hamburger
- wave
- figurine
- massage
- el train
- bathing
- telescope
- pig
- van
- whale
- blindness
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Cast & crew
The Triplets of Belleville Cast
Michel Robin leads the cast, with Jean-Claude Donda and Michèle Caucheteux. Directed by Sylvain Chomet; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sylvain Chomet
From the director
More from Sylvain Chomet
More films directed by Sylvain Chomet, best-rated first: The Illusionist, Paris, je t'aime, A Magnificent Life and Merci Monsieur Imada.
Ratings
The Triplets of Belleville Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Triplets of Belleville 91 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 74% User score
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Plot
The Triplets of Belleville Plot Summary
What happens in The Triplets of Belleville from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In France, Madame Souza is raising her grandson Champion, a sorrowful orphan who finds little joy in life. They often watch an old variety show featuring the Triplets of Belleville, a trio of singers named Rose, Blanche, and Violette. One day, when the program is disrupted, Souza turns to Champion and asks if the “film” has ended. The indifferent Champion simply changes the channel to a piano concert. Noticing his fascination with the music, Souza gets out an old piano in an attempt to cheer him up, but her efforts go unrewarded as Champion remains detached. Sensing his loneliness, she decides to bring him a dog, Bruno, but even this furry companion, with his simple pleasures of eating, sleeping, and barking at trains, fails to lift Champion’s spirits.
Full summary
The whole story of The Triplets of Belleville, scene by scene
Box office
The Triplets of Belleville Box Office
The Triplets of Belleville grossed $14.8 million worldwide. $7 million came from the US and Canada and $7.8 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.8M
- US & Canada
- $7M
- International
- $7.8M
US & Canada 47%
Rest of the world 53%
Awards
The Triplets of Belleville Awards & Nominations
The Triplets of Belleville was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2004.
5 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Sylvain Chomet
- Nominated Music (Original Song)
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Spirit Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
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Annie Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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BAFTA 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language – Sylvain Chomet
Videos
The Triplets of Belleville Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Triplets of Belleville.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Triplets of Belleville?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What animal does Madame Souza buy to cheer up Champion?
Cars
Cars in The Triplets of Belleville
16 cars on screen, including the 1949 Citroën 2CV and the 1962 Citroën Type HY.
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1949 Citroën 2CV Main role -
1962 Citroën Type HY Important role -
1955 BMW 502 Background role -
1955 Buick Century Background role
Details
The Triplets of Belleville Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Трио из Бельвиля” and “疯狂约会美丽都”.
- Also known as
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- Трио из Бельвиля
- 疯狂约会美丽都
- 美丽城三重唱
- 佳麗村三姐妹
- Las trillizas de Belleville
- Belleville Rendez-vous
- Trion från Belleville
- Belleville Rendezvous
- Das große Rennen von Belleville
- Bellevillen kolmoset
- Appuntamento a Belleville
- Трио из Бельвилля
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- Bienvenidos a Belleville
- Trillingerne fra Belleville
- Belleville randevú - Francia rémes
- Belleville'de Randevu
- Тріо з Бельвіля
- שלישיית בלוויל
- As Bicicletas de Belleville
- Trio z Belleville
- La Triopo el Belvil
- 벨빌의 세 쌍둥이
- Трио Белвил
- Το Τρίο της Μπελβίλ
- Trillingene Fra Belleville
- ベルヴィル・ランデブー
- Bộ Ba Của Làng Người Đẹp
- 佳麗村三姊妹
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From the blog
Articles About The Triplets of Belleville
2 articles about The Triplets of Belleville. The latest: “Adventures in Animation: The Evolution of Animated Features”.
FAQ
The Triplets of Belleville FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Triplets of Belleville, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Triplets of Belleville?
The Triplets of Belleville runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Triplets of Belleville released?
The Triplets of Belleville was released on November 26, 2003.
Who directed The Triplets of Belleville?
The Triplets of Belleville was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
More films by Sylvain Chomet Who is in the cast of The Triplets of Belleville?
The Triplets of Belleville stars Michel Robin, Jean-Claude Donda and Michèle Caucheteux, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Triplets of Belleville make at the box office?
The Triplets of Belleville grossed $14.8 million worldwide ($7 million domestic, $7.8 million international).
How is The Triplets of Belleville rated?
The Triplets of Belleville has 91 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was The Triplets of Belleville nominated for any awards?
The Triplets of Belleville received 5 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does The Triplets of Belleville have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Triplets of Belleville has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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