Madeline (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, Madeline is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, running about 89 minutes. “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Horrified at the prospect of her beloved school being sold, a young French girl named Madeline uses her wit and craftiness to attempt to save it, making an unlikely new friend in the process.
Who’s in it. Madeline stars Hatty Jones as Madeline, Frances McDormand as Miss Clavel, Nigel Hawthorne as Lord Covington and Ben Daniels as Leopold the Tutor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Madeline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madeline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madeline tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madeline (1998)?
- In US, Madeline is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madeline worth watching?
- Madeline holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madeline?
- Madeline stars Hatty Jones, Frances McDormand, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Daniels and Arturo Venegas.
- When was Madeline released?
- Madeline was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.