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Eleanor's Secret

2009Movie1 h 20 min

Animation Family

65

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An awe-inspiring, heartwarming animated movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a shelter for all the heroes found in children's literature. They are the original characters and are counting on him for protection. For if they leave the library, they will disappear along with their stories forever! When his parents start selling off the books, Nathanaël, who is shrunk by the evil witch Carabosse, braves everything to save his tiny friends

Feels like

Enchanting Animated Fantasy
Children's Literary Adventure
Whimsical & Imaginative
Magical Realism
Homage to Classic Tales
Heartwarming & Uplifting
Visual Spectacle
Quest for Knowledge
Family Friendly

Cast

23 of 23

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Directed by: Dominique Monfery
Written by: Anik Leray, Alexandre Reverend, Murielle Canta
Produced by: Jérémie Fajner
Music by: Quentin Boniface, Christophe Héral

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Facts

December 16, 2009 · 1 h 20 min · Animation, Family

Released: December 16, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
Genres: Animation, Family
Original language: French
Made in: France, Italy
Available in: 17 countries

Tropes

Big Sister Bully, Magic Feather, Puppy Love +9

Big Sister Bully
Magic Feather
Puppy Love
Parachute Petticoat
Giant Enemy Crab
Strong Family Resemblance
Go-to-Sleep Ending
Hair Color Dissonance
Secondary Character Title
Chekhov's Gun
Not Afraid to Die
Blush Sticker

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Eleanor's Secret?"

Questions about Eleanor's Secret

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eleanor's Secret?

In the United States, Eleanor's Secret is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Eleanor's Secret worth watching?

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Eleanor's Secret okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Eleanor's Secret?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Eleanor's Secret in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Eleanor's Secret use?

Big Sister BullyMagic FeatherPuppy LoveParachute PetticoatGiant Enemy CrabStrong Family ResemblanceGo-to-Sleep EndingHair Color DissonanceSecondary Character TitleChekhov's GunNot Afraid to DieBlush Stickerand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Big Sister Bully, Magic Feather, and Puppy Love.