Amélie (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2001, Amélie is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, running about 122 minutes. “One person can change your life forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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?
Who’s in it. Amélie stars Audrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain, Mathieu Kassovitz as Nino Quincampoix, Rufus as Raphaël Poulain and Lorella Cravotta as Amandine Poulain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Amélie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $173.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amélie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amélie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amélie (2001)?
- In US, Amélie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amélie worth watching?
- Amélie holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amélie?
- Amélie stars Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta and Serge Merlin.
- When was Amélie released?
- Amélie was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.