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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Directed by Maïlys Vallade & Liane-cho Han · 2025 ·

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Is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain worth watching?

Yes. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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97% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 17m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Canada) · ALL (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Loïse Charpentier , Victoria Grobois , Laetitia Coryn , Marc Arnaud
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes Amélie y los secretos de la lluvia Die kleine Amélie oder Der Charakter des Regens A Pequena Amélie アメリと雨の物語 리틀 아멜리 你好，爱美丽 小雨愛蜜莉

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain worth watching?

    Yes — Little Amélie or the Character of Rain earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Adapted from Amélie Nothomb's autobiographical novel, Little Amélie renders early childhood as a rush of sensation and color, trusting its youngest narrator to carry surprisingly weighty ideas about identity and loss.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain about?

    The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

    Little Amélie (2025) Review: The World at Toddler Height

    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is a French animated film that sees early childhood in Japan through a toddler's eyes, as a flood of colour, wonder and loss.

    Yes. It is a luminous, grown-up animated film about the first years of life, ideal for adults and older children who like gentle, observant storytelling.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain: frequently asked questions

    Is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain worth watching?

    Yes. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?

    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

    What is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain rated?

    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Canada, ALL in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?

    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is directed by Maïlys Vallade & Liane-cho Han and stars Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Laetitia Coryn, Marc Arnaud.

    What is the Metascore for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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