Amélie (2001)
Kernel Score: 87% · 12,250 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2001-04-25
Runtime: 122 minutes
Is Amélie worth watching?
Worth watching. A charming, whimsical Paris fable about a shy woman who quietly improves other people's lives. Visually inventive and lovely, though its sweetness is not for everyone.
Watch it if you
- love whimsical, handmade-feeling films
- enjoy gentle romance
- like Paris and quirky characters
Skip it if you
- dislike twee or heavily stylised films
- want realism or big plot
Best for: Cosy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Amélie
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Amélie is a whimsical French romance with some sexual content reflecting its R rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes a sex shop setting and adult romantic/sexual content consistent with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Amélie
If you liked Amélie, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- A Very Long Engagement (2004) — 82%: Same director and star in a more serious, beautifully shot romance.
- The City of Lost Children (1995) — 80%: Jeunet's darker, odder fairy tale.
- Delicatessen (1991) — 81%: Co-directed by Jeunet, a bizarre, imaginative comedy.
- Chungking Express (1994) — 91%: Offbeat love stories among quirky city dwellers.
- Charade (1963) — 87%: Classic Paris-set romance with charm and mystery.
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Dreamy, stylised romance with a bright palette.
Director
Cast
- Audrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain
- Mathieu Kassovitz as Nino Quincampoix
- Rufus as Raphaël Poulain
- Serge Merlin as Raymond Dufayel
- Jamel Debbouze as Lucien
- Clotilde Mollet as Gina
- Claire Maurier as Suzanne
- Isabelle Nanty as Georgette
- Dominique Pinon as Joseph
- Artus de Penguern as Hipolito
Amélie FAQ
Is Amélie worth watching?
Worth watching. A charming, whimsical Paris fable about a shy woman who quietly improves other people's lives. Visually inventive and lovely, though its sweetness is not for everyone.
Where can I watch Amélie?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Amélie OK for kids?
Amélie is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Amélie is a whimsical French romance with some sexual content reflecting its R rating.
What movies are like Amélie?
If you liked Amélie, try A Very Long Engagement, The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen and Chungking Express.