Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sentimental
- witty
- music movie night
- feel good weekend
What critics said
Critics found the film an emotionally satisfying and affectionate musical biography, though its reverence and stylized central performance divided opinion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Aline Dieu is an invented character whose career and family story clearly echo a famous Quebec singer without presenting a literal biography.
Valérie Lemercier portrays Aline throughout her life, including the character's younger and older stages.
Aline's large Dieu family nurtures her golden voice and remains central as Guy-Claude develops her career.
Aline's budding love with her experienced manager Guy-Claude becomes a central personal and professional conflict.
Films like Aline, and why
Judy
fictionalized singer biography with musical performances, romantic partnership, family support, and an uplifting emotional register
Rocketman
music-centered biographical drama balancing career ambition, public performance, romantic complications, and heartfelt crowd-pleasing emotion
La Vie en Rose
feel-good musical biographical drama about an extraordinary performer whose talent is shaped by family and professional mentorship
The Greatest Showman
warm, theatrical singer story combining family dynamics, romance, comic touches, and a rise to international fame
Movie Details
- Director
- Valérie Lemercier
- Release Date
- 2021-11-10
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (405)
Cast
- Valérie Lemercier
- Sylvain Marcel
- Arnaud Préchac
- Denis Lefrançois
- Danielle Fichaud
- Roc LaFortune
- Antoine Vézina
- Sonia Vachon
- Pascale Desrochers
- Victoria Sio
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, 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 Aline about?
- A gifted Quebec singer rises from a boisterous musical family to international stardom while love and vocal fragility test the destiny built around her extraordinary voice.
- What is Aline like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Aline as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Aline violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Aline.
- What did critics think of Aline?
- Critics found the film an emotionally satisfying and affectionate musical biography, though its reverence and stylized central performance divided opinion.
- Which films are like Aline?
- Films with a similar feel include Judy, Rocketman, La Vie en Rose, and The Greatest Showman.
- How long is Aline?
- Aline runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Aline?
- In United States, Aline streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
