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Amélie

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet · 2001

Quick Verdict

Amélie (2001) has a 84% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Averaged from 5 sources

89% Critic Score
95% Audience
69 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 2m

Is Amélie worth watching?

Yes — Amélie earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Jeunet's whimsical Montmartre fairy tale became France's most successful export and a global rom-com template.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Amélie about?

A shy Paris waitress secretly orchestrates small acts of kindness for neighbors while hesitating to pursue her own romantic happiness.

Critic Reviews

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