

Madeline
“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.
Where to watch Madeline in United States
Click a service to open Madeline there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Madeline streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Madeline

Hatty Jones
Madeline

Frances McDormand
Miss Clavel

Nigel Hawthorne
Lord Covington

Ben Daniels
Leopold the Tutor
Arturo Venegas
Mr. Spanish Ambassador

Stéphane Audran
Lady Marie Covington

Katia Caballero
Mrs. Spanish Ambassador

Chantal Neuwirth
Helene the Cook
Kristian de la Osa
Pepito

Clare Thomas
Agatha "Aggie" Emily Walden
Bianca Strohmann
Vicki
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.











