Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- adventurous
- warm
- family movie night
- children's afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film charming and well suited to young children, while some considered its story meandering and its visuals or characterization thin for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Madeline repeatedly gets into trouble but solves problems, especially when the school faces closure.
Lord Covington's plan to sell Madeline's school drives the central conflict.
The plot and keywords place Madeline in Paris, France, with a fable-like adaptation of the children's books.
Madeline's frequent troublemaking is balanced by her adventurous spirit and ability to solve problems.
Films like Madeline, and why
The Little Rascals
shared child-centered adventure, warm comedy, and literary family-film sensibility
Annie
shared mischievous young protagonists, orphanage themes, and playful period-European atmosphere
Harriet the Spy
shared whimsical children's storytelling, school-age friendship, and gentle comic peril
Movie Details
- Director
- Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Release Date
- 1998-07-10
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (243)
Cast
- Hatty Jones
- Frances McDormand
- Nigel Hawthorne
- Ben Daniels
- Arturo Venegas
- Stéphane Audran
- Katia Caballero
- Chantal Neuwirth
- Kristian de la Osa
- Clare Thomas
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Madeline about?
- A spirited Parisian schoolgirl turns her knack for trouble into the ingenuity needed to save her beloved school.
- What is Madeline like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Madeline as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Madeline violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Madeline.
- What did critics think of Madeline?
- Critics generally found the film charming and well suited to young children, while some considered its story meandering and its visuals or characterization thin for adults.
- Which films are like Madeline?
- Films with a similar feel include The Little Rascals, Annie, and Harriet the Spy.
- How long is Madeline?
- Madeline runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Madeline?
- In United States, Madeline is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
