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Madeline

1998Movie1 h 29 minPG

ComedyFamily
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes67%43%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

In an old house in Paris, that was covered with vines...

Horrified at the prospect of her beloved school being sold, a young French girl named Madeline uses her wit and craftiness to attempt to save it, making an unlikely new friend in the process.

Feels like

  • Charming Children's Film
  • Parisian Setting
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Family-Friendly
  • Warm-Hearted
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Optimistic

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Written by
Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Produced by
Saul Cooper, Pancho Kohner, Allyn Stewart
Music by
Michel Legrand

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 1998 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
July 10, 1998
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Skill, Setting Update, Adaptation Personality Change +9

  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Setting Update
  • Adaptation Personality Change
  • Saving the Orphanage
  • Shout-Out
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Secret Pet Plot
  • Evil Clown
  • Mistaken for Flatulence
  • Ship Tease
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Ruptured Appendix

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Madeline?"

Questions about Madeline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Madeline?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Madeline from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 46 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Madeline worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Is Madeline okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Madeline make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Madeline?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Madeline use?

Chekhov's SkillSetting UpdateAdaptation Personality ChangeSaving the OrphanageShout-OutWhat Happened to the Mouse?Secret Pet PlotEvil ClownMistaken for FlatulenceShip TeaseAdaptation DistillationRuptured Appendixand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Skill, Setting Update, and Adaptation Personality Change.