Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes
“When you're three years old, you see everything and understand nothing.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Loïse Charpentier
Amélie (voice)
Victoria Grobois
Nishio-San (voice)
Yumi Fujimori
Kashima-San (voice)
Cathy Cerda
Claude the Grandmother (voice)
Marc Arnaud
Patrick the Father (voice)
Laëtitia Coryn
Daniele the Mother (voice)
Haylee Issembourg
Juliette (voice)
Isaac Schoumsky
André (voice)
François Raison
Doctor / Radio Voice (voice)
Emmylou Homs
Amélie (additional voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysReAnimania Int. Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 10, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$9.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maïlys Vallade, Liane-cho Han
- Screenplay & Story
- Aude Py, Eddine Noel, Liane-cho Han, Maïlys Vallade
- Original Score
- Mari Fukuhara
- Original Title
- Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $11.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Maybe Movies, 2 Minutes, France 3 Cinéma, Puffin Pictures, 22D Music, Ikki Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maïlys Vallade, Liane-cho Han
Aude Py, Eddine Noel, Liane-cho Han, Maïlys Vallade, Amélie Nothomb
Mari Fukuhara
Ludovic Versace
Edwina Liard, Nidia Santiago, Henri Magalon, Claire La Combe
Department Leadership Roster
Edwina Liard
Producer
Aude Py
Screenplay
Eddine Noel
Screenplay
Liane-cho Han
Screenplay
Nidia Santiago
Producer
Henri Magalon
Producer
Maïlys Vallade
Screenplay
Maïlys Vallade
Director
Claire La Combe
Producer
Ludovic Versace
Editor
Liane-cho Han
Director
Mari Fukuhara
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was directed by Maïlys Vallade, Liane-cho Han.
Who stars in Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
The principal cast of Little Amélie or the Character of Rain includes Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Yumi Fujimori, Cathy Cerda, Marc Arnaud.
When was Little Amélie or the Character of Rain released and how long is it?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain had a reported production budget of $11.1M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was composed by Mari Fukuhara.
Is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain based on a book or true story?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Amélie Nothomb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).