Synopsis
Despite being caught in her imaginative world, young waitress Amelie decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey during which she finds true love.
Scores
Overall Score
94.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.1%
Review Aggregate
90.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 228 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, visually striking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedromanticvisually strikingstylizedfunnygrittyemotionaldarkrealisticchristmas
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Tautou | 2001 | $429,000 | $761,000 | (est) |
| Mathieu Kassovitz | 2001 | $264,000 | $468,000 | (est) |
| Rufus | 2001 | $199,000 | $353,000 | (est) |
| Lorella Cravotta | 2001 | $163,000 | $288,000 | (est) |
| Serge Merlin | 2001 | $139,000 | $247,000 | (est) |
| Jamel Debbouze | 2001 | $123,000 | $217,000 | (est) |
| Claire Maurier | 2001 | $110,000 | $195,000 | (est) |
| Clotilde Mollet | 2001 | $100,000 | $177,000 | (est) |
| Isabelle Nanty | 2001 | $92,000 | $163,000 | (est) |
| Dominique Pinon | 2001 | $86,000 | $152,000 | (est) |
| Artus de Penguern | 2001 | $80,000 | $142,000 | (est) |
| Yolande Moreau | 2001 | $75,000 | $134,000 | (est) |
| Urbain Cancelier | 2001 | $71,000 | $126,000 | (est) |
| Maurice Bénichou | 2001 | $68,000 | $120,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count231
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating8.3
IMDb votes825,442
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $33,225,500 | $58,852,853 |
| International | 2001 | $140,696,450 | $249,217,847 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $173,921,950 | $308,070,700 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $72,891,330 | $129,113,565 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $26,617,000 | $47,147,113 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $39,769,000 | $70,443,459 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $8,306,375 | $14,713,213 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $147,583,705 | $261,417,350 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $10,000,000 | $17,713,158 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $12,500,000 (est) | $22,141,448 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $22,138,000 | $39,213,389 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $5,302,000 | $9,391,516 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $2,000,000 | $3,542,632 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $51,940,000 | $92,002,143 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $95,643,705 | $169,415,207 |
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