Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
“When you're three years old, you see everything and understand nothing.”
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.
Where to watch Little Amélie or the Character of Rain in United States
Can I watch Little Amélie or the Character of Rain in United States? Little Amélie or the Character of Rain isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Plex |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Canal+ | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | U-NEXT |
About Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is a 2025 French-language animation, drama and family film directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-cho Han. The cast is led by Loïse Charpentier, Victoria Grobois, Yumi Fujimori. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was produced by Maybe Movies, 2 Minutes, and France 3 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on June 25, 2025, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Maïlys Vallade, Liane-cho Han
- Writers
- Liane-cho Han, Eddine Noel, Aude Py
- Release date
- June 25, 2025
- OTT release
- December 9, 2025
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Maybe Movies, 2 Minutes, France 3 Cinéma
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain cast & crew
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain was directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-cho Han and written by Liane-cho Han, Eddine Noel, and Aude Py.
The cast features Loïse Charpentier as Amélie (voice), Victoria Grobois as Nishio-San (voice), Yumi Fujimori as Kashima-San (voice), Cathy Cerda as Claude the Grandmother (voice), Marc Arnaud as Patrick the Father (voice), and Laëtitia Coryn as Daniele the Mother (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mari Fukuhara and it was produced by Claire La Combe and Edwina Liard.
Is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain worth watching?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 211 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 9, 2025.
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Cast of Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
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)
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Little Amélie or the Character of Rain in United States?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain in?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Little Amélie or the Character of Rain rated?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 211 ratings.
▸When did Little Amélie or the Character of Rain release on OTT?
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain became available digitally on December 9, 2025.
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