Amélie (2001)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's enchanting French romantic comedy follows a shy Parisian dreamer who transforms the lives of strangers while searching for her own happiness.
Amélie - Movie Information
- Original Title: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French, Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 25, 2001 (Belgium - 16), February 8, 2002 (United States - R), November 9, 2001 (Canada - 14A), October 5, 2001 (United Kingdom - 15), August 16, 2001 (Germany - 6), April 25, 2001 (France - TP), December 26, 2001 (Australia - M), February 8, 2002 (Brazil - 16), February 22, 2002 (Mexico - B), January 25, 2002 (Italy), October 19, 2001 (Spain - A), October 19, 2001 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Čudesna sudbina Amelije Pulen (RS), 天使艾米莉 (CN), Амели (RU), O Fabuloso Destino de Amélie Poulain (BR), The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain (US), Amélie Poulain (FR), Ameri (JP), سرنوشت شگفتانگیز املی پولن (IR)
- Production Companies: Victoires Productions, Tapioca Films, France 3 Cinéma, MMC Independent, UGC
- Production Countries: France, Germany
Amélie - Plot
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?
Amélie - Trailer
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Amélie - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Main Cast
- Audrey Tautou
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Rufus
- Serge Merlin
- Jamel Debbouze
- Clotilde Mollet
- Claire Maurier
- Isabelle Nanty
- Dominique Pinon
- Artus de Penguern
Writers
- Guillaume Laurant
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Producers
- Arne Meerkamp van Embden
- Claudie Ossard
Amélie - FAQs
Where can you stream or watch Amélie?
Amélie is available to stream on TCM (flatrate) in the US. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Google Play Movies offers it for purchase. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
What is the ending of Amélie explained?
At the film's end, Amélie finally musters the courage to open her door to Nino after spending the entire film orchestrating others' happiness while avoiding her own. Their union represents her transformation from a self-imposed observer of life into an active participant — the ultimate payoff of the film's central theme of self-liberation through love.
Is Amélie based on a true story?
Amélie is not based on a true story. It is an entirely original screenplay written by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant. The character of Amélie Poulain and the whimsical Montmartre world she inhabits were created from imagination, though the film draws on the real geography and atmosphere of Paris.
Who are the main actors in Amélie?
Amélie stars Audrey Tautou in the title role alongside Mathieu Kassovitz as her love interest Nino Quincampoix. The supporting cast includes Rufus, Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze, Clotilde Mollet, Claire Maurier, Isabelle Nanty, Dominique Pinon, and Artus de Penguern.
What is Amélie about?
Amélie follows a dreamy, introverted young woman working at a Montmartre café who discovers a hidden talent for orchestrating happiness in others' lives. As she plays guardian angel to those around her, she must overcome her own shyness to pursue a romance with a charming stranger she encounters by chance.
Did Amélie win any major awards?
Amélie was a major awards contender, winning four César Awards including Best Film, Best Director for Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. It also received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Film Editing.
What is the age rating for Amélie?
Amélie is rated R in the United States. The film contains some sexual content and brief nudity. In other territories, ratings vary: it received a 15 certificate in the UK, a 14A in Canada, and was classified TP (all audiences) in France, reflecting different regional standards for its mild adult content.
Who composed the music for Amélie?
The iconic score for Amélie was composed by Yann Tiersen, a French musician whose accordion-driven, playfully melancholic compositions became inseparable from the film's identity. The soundtrack achieved enormous international success, introducing Tiersen to a global audience and remaining one of the most beloved film scores of the 2000s.
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