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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

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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 deep attachment to her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.
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Conveying complex emotions through a deceptively simple story and dynamic colors, Little Amélie is an enchanting animated feature that brims with wisdom.

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Jordan King Empire Magazine 2d
5/5
A beautifully hand-crafted love letter to childhood, self-discovery, and the life-changing power of really good chocolate, Little Amélie is 78 minutes of pure animated joy that welcomes one and all.  Go to Full Review
David Jenkins Little White Lies 2d
4/5
With its vibrant use of colour, expressive character design and flights of expressionist fancy, Little Amélie offers a lyrical vision of early-years development and so much more. Go to Full Review
Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 3d
4/5
The film is serious, sweet and yet boldly sui generis. Go to Full Review
Jack Martin Film Feeder 1d
5/5
It is a film for anyone who’s ever been a child and had not just that vivid curiosity for the complicated world around them, but also that godly pretence about themselves where everything and everyone exists to serve them and them alone. Go to Full Review
Andrew Murray The Upcoming 3d
5/5
Through Amélie’s eyes, the feature explores ideas of identity and childhood with vibrant bursts of imagination and boundless heart in what is one of the best animations in recent years. Go to Full Review
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Lisa Jennings Jan 18 I came into this film simply wanting to cherish hearing my granddaughters voice, and I left profoundly moved. I dont cry easily, but this film brought tears to my eyes. The artwork is breathtaking, the voice actors are exceptional, the soundtrack lingers, and the message is clear: we need to accept and love one another. We all carry stories, and kindness matters. Life is truly worth living. See more Caitlynn Nov 20 Little Amlie was a fantastic film See more Kare Nov 13 I thought the movie as a whole was fantastic, but I have mixed feelings about the more intense portions of the plot and might recommend a trigger warning… especially for younger viewers See more Joseph O Nov 11 The plot and the animation are both very good. The main character as someone who knows everything but has to learn about everything is unique. The animation is expressive and lends to the emotional nature of parts of the story. See more Jared Nov 10 Beautiful, funny, moving, artfully made film that engaged the whole family. My 11 year old after the movie "why don't they make more animated movies like that in America?" See more Jesus Gonzalez Nov 10 such a beautiful animated movie See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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 deep attachment to her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan. Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb and brought to life in the completely original animated style of directors Mailys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN tells a tender, poignant and visually stunning story about the healing power of human connection.
Director
Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han
Producer
Henri Magalon, Edwina Liard, Claire La Combe, Nidia Santiago
Screenwriter
Liane-Cho Han, Maïlys Vallade, Aude Py, Eddine Noël
Distributor
GKIDS
Production Co
Ikki Films, Maybe Movies
Rating
PG (Thematic Content|Peril|Brief Scary Images)
Genre
Drama, Animation
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 9, 2025
Runtime
1h 18m
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