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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

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2025 French film
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
French theatrical release poster
FrenchAmélie et la métaphysique des tubes
Directed byMaïlys Vallade
Liane-Cho Han
Screenplay byLiane-Cho Han
Aude Py
Maïlys Vallade
Eddine Noël
Based onThe Character of Rain byAmélie Nothomb
Produced by
  • Claire La Combe
  • Edwina Liard
  • Henri Magalon
  • Nidia Santiago
Music byMari Fukuhara
Production
companies
Ikki Films
Maybe Movies
Puffin Pictures
2 Minutes
France 3 Cinéma
Distributed by
  • Haut et Court (France)
  • Paradiso Filmed Entertainment (Belgium)
Release dates
  • 20 May 2025 (2025-05-20) (Cannes)
  • 25 June 2025 (2025-06-25) (France)
Running time
78 minutes[1]
CountriesFrance
Belgium
LanguageFrench
Budget€9.5 million
Box office$2 million[2]

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (French:Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes) is a 2025 animated film, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han.[3] Produced by Maybe Movies and Ikki Films, it is anadaptation of the novelThe Character of Rain (Métaphysique des tubes) byAmélie Nothomb.[4]

The film had its world premiere in the Special Screenings section of the2025 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May, and it was theatrically released in France by Haut et Court on 25 June. The film was nominated forBest Animated Feature at the98th Academy Awards.

Synopsis

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Amélie is born in avegetative state to a Belgian family living in Japan. Amélie believes her condition makes her a god to everyone around her. On her second birthday, an earthquake occurs that causes Amélie to break free of her vegetative state and move around freely. This causes her to be rejective of her family, causing her father Patrick to call for a nanny. Of the suggestion of landlady Kashima-san, Nishio-san arrives to the household, alongside the family's grandmother Claude to stay for a while. Claude provideswhite chocolate to Amélie, calming her down. Amélie begins to bond with the family, except for her brother André.

After Amélie learns her first word "vacuum cleaner," Claude goes back to Belgium, upsetting Amélie. Nishio later finds Amélie, and reads to her a book aboutyōkai, starting a friendship between the two, to Kashima's chagrin. During their time together, Nishio shows Amélie a school ofkoi near a garden, teaches her the kanji word for rain (雨,ame) through a fogged window, and explains how she had lost her family inWorld War II. Later, Patrick learns of Claude's death and has to go to Belgium for two months, with Amélie sad yet confused about the concept of death. Upon Patrick's return, the family sans Nishio goes out to play in the beach. Amélie is reluctant to leave, but Nishio encourages her by recounting the memories of when she had visited as a child. Once there, Amélie takes and opens a jar, hoping to fill her beach experiences for Nishio. While staring curiously at the sea creatures, Amélie is caught up in the waves and nearly drowns. André saves her, finally earning him her respect. Returning home, Amélie shares the jar with Nishio; she thanks Amélie.

On Amélie's third birthday, she finds Nishio at the home of Kashima, who scolds Nishio for bonding with Amélie and asks if she had forgotten her own family. Amélie is caught listening to their conversation. While bringing her back to her family, Nishio is denounced by Kashima in front of Amélie's family. Nishio resigns as their nanny, leaving Amélie to celebrate her third birthday alone. Amélie is given her birthday present; three koi. However, Patrick informs Amélie that the family will soon be moving back to Belgium, further upsetting her.

One day while feeding her koi, Amélie throws herself into the pond. She ends up meeting Claude, who informs her that her time is not over. Amélie sees an outside vision of her past memory of accompanying Nishio near the window, who tells her to wake up. Amélie finds herself in a hospital, having been saved by Kashima and Nishio. Much later, the family enjoys winter, and now knowing how precious her time is with Nishio, Amélie officially recognizes that she is not a god, but a human.

Cast

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French language

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  • Loïse Charpentier narrates asAmélie
    • Emmylou Homs voices Amélie's dialogue
  • Victoria Grosbois as Nishio-san
  • Yumi Fujimori as Kashima-san
  • Cathy Cerdà as Claude, the grandmother
  • Marc Arnaud as Patrick, the father
  • Laetitia Coryn as Danièle, the mother
  • Haylee Issembourg as Juliette
  • Isaac Schoumsky as André
  • François Raison as Doctor and radio voice

English language

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The English language cast as dubbed for the U.S. release byNYAV Post andGKIDS.[5]

  • Lily Gilliam narrates as Amélie
    • Lucille Ainsworth voices Amélie's dialogue
  • Francesca Calo as Nishio-san
  • Page Leong as Kashima-san
  • Jayne Taini as Claude, the grandmother
  • Brent Mukai as…
    • Patrick, the father
    • the radio announcer
  • Jessica DiSalvo as Danièle, the mother
  • Avril Kagan as Juliette
  • Rhodes Carroll as André
  • Michael C. Pizzuto as the doctor

Distribution

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The film premiered at the2025 Cannes Film Festival.[6]

Reception

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On review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 98% approval rating based on 56 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Conveying complex emotions through a deceptively simple story and dynamic colors,Little Amélie is an enchanting animated feature that brims with wisdom."[7] OnMetacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 81/100 based on 15 critics, indicating "universal acclaim" reviews.[8]

Accolades

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Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Cannes Film Festival24 May 2025Camera d'OrMaïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho HanNominated[9]
Annecy International Animation Film Festival14 June 2025Cristal Award for Best Feature FilmLittle Amélie or the Character of RainNominated[10]
Audience AwardWon
San Sebastián International Film Festival27 September 2025City of Donostia / San Sebastián Audience Award for Best European FilmWon[11]
Seville European Film Festival15 November 2025European Film Academy Selection – Audience AwardWon[12]
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards7 December 2025Best AnimationWon
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics AssociationDecember 7, 2025Best Animated FilmNominated[14]
Michigan Movie Critics GuildDecember 8, 2025Best Animated FilmNominated[15]
Chicago Film Critics AssociationDecember 11, 2025Best Animated FeatureNominated[16]
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics CircleDecember 14, 2025Best Animated FeatureNominated[17]
Indiana Film Journalists AssociationDecember 15, 2025Best Animated FilmNominated[18]
New York Film Critics OnlineDecember 15, 2025Best AnimationRunner-up[19]
Seattle Film Critics SocietyDecember 15, 2025Best Animated FilmNominated[20]
San Diego Film Critics SocietyDecember 15, 2025Best Animated FilmRunner-up[21]
Austin Film Critics AssociationDecember 18, 2025Best Animated FilmNominated[22][23]
Florida Film Critics CircleDecember 19, 2025Best Animated FilmWon[24]
Online Association of Female Film CriticsDecember 19, 2025Best Animated FeatureNominated[25]
Women Film Critics CircleDecember 21, 2025Best Animated FemaleAmélieRunner-up[a][26]
North Texas Film Critics AssociationDecember 29, 2025Best Animated FilmLittle Amélie or the Character of RainNominated[27]
New Jersey Film Critics CircleDecember 31, 2025Best Animated FeatureNominated[28]
Alliance of Women Film JournalistsDecember 31, 2025Best Animated FeatureNominated[29]
Puerto Rico Critics AssociationJanuary 2, 2026Best Animated FeatureNominated[30]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards4 January 2026Best Animated FeatureNominated[31]
Columbus Film Critics AssociationJanuary 8, 2026Best Animated FilmWon[32]
Astra Film Awards9 January 2026Best Animated FeatureNominated[33]
Greater Western New York Film Critics AssociationJanuary 10, 2026Best Animated FilmNominated[34]
Golden Globe Awards11 January 2026Best Animated Motion PictureNominated
North Dakota Film SocietyJanuary 12, 2026Best Animated FeatureNominated[36]
Music City Film Critics AssociationJanuary 12, 2026Best Animated FilmNominated[37]
Utah Film Critics AssociationJanuary 17, 2026Best Animated FeatureWon[38]
Lumière Awards18 January 2026Best Animated FilmNominated[39]
London Film Critics Circle AwardsFebruary 1, 2026Animated Feature of the YearNominated[40]
Annie AwardsFebruary 21, 2026Best FeaturePending[41]
Best Character Animation – FeatureJuliette LaurentPending
Best Direction – FeatureMaïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho HanPending
Best Music – FeatureMari FukuharaPending
Best Storyboarding – FeatureNicolas PawlowskiPending
Best Writing – FeatureLiane-Cho Han, Aude Py, Maïlys Vallade, Eddine NoëlPending
Best Editorial – FeatureLudovic VersacePending
Satellite AwardsMarch 8, 2026Best Motion Picture – Animated or Mixed MediaLittle Amélie or the Character of RainPending[42]
Academy AwardsMarch 15, 2026Best Animated FeaturePending[43]

Notes

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  1. ^Tied with Judy Hopps fromZootopia 2

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