Amélie (2001)
A shy Parisian waitress secretly orchestrates joy for others, finding whimsical romance along the way.
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?
How intense is Amélie?
Amélie has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Amélie feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingromanticnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream Amélie
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Amélie for you?
Is Amélie scary?
No. Amélie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Amélie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Amélie sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Amélie OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Amélie?
Amélie runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Amélie?
Amélie is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Amélie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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