# Amélie (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/amelie-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Jeunet |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Runtime | 122 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Amélie (2001) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Jeunet's whimsical Montmartre fairy tale became France's most successful export and a global rom-com template. Metascore 69/100. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus

## Accolades

- Won Best Film — César Awards 2002
- Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film — Academy Awards 2002

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Amélie worth watching?**
Amélie holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Jeunet's whimsical Montmartre fairy tale became France's most successful export and a global rom-com template.

**What is Amélie about?**
A shy Paris waitress secretly orchestrates small acts of kindness for neighbors while hesitating to pursue her own romantic happiness.

**Who directed Amélie?**
Amélie (2001) was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Amélie?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 95%, Metascore 69/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**What awards did Amélie win?**
Amélie won Best Film (César Awards 2002), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch Amélie?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Amélie page for current options.

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