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Madeline

1998·Movie·PG·89 min·6.2(241)

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.

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Where to watch Madeline in United States

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Where is Madeline streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Stan, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Madeline

Madeline is a 1998 English-language family, comedy and drama film directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. The cast is led by Hatty Jones, Frances McDormand, Nigel Hawthorne. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Madeline was produced by TriStar Pictures, Jaffilms Inc., and Madeline Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 10, 1998, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.

Director
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writers
Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Release date
July 10, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$30 million
Production
TriStar Pictures, Jaffilms Inc., Madeline Films
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Madeline cast & crew

Madeline was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer and written by Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett.

The cast features Hatty Jones as Madeline, Frances McDormand as Miss Clavel, Nigel Hawthorne as Lord Covington, Ben Daniels as Leopold the Tutor, Arturo Venegas as Mr. Spanish Ambassador, and Stéphane Audran as Lady Marie Covington.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by Pierre Aïm, and it was produced by Saul Cooper and Pancho Kohner.

Is Madeline worth watching?

Madeline holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 241 ratings, a solidly received family films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family, comedy, and drama, Madeline is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Madeline

Madeline 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.

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Cast of Madeline

Hatty Jones

Hatty Jones

Madeline

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Miss Clavel

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Lord Covington

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Leopold the Tutor

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Arturo Venegas

Mr. Spanish Ambassador

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

Lady Marie Covington

Katia Caballero

Katia Caballero

Mrs. Spanish Ambassador

Chantal Neuwirth

Chantal Neuwirth

Helene the Cook

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Kristian de la Osa

Pepito

Clare Thomas

Clare Thomas

Agatha "Aggie" Emily Walden

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Bianca Strohmann

Vicki

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Christina Mangani

Chantal

Madeline — FAQs

Where can I watch Madeline in United States?

Madeline 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 Madeline in?

Madeline is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Madeline?

Madeline runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Madeline rated?

Madeline is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 241 ratings.

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