Petite Maman

Name: Petite Maman
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2021-06-02
Duration: 1 h 12 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne, Margot Abascal

2021·Movie·PG·72 min·★ 7.1(487)

Drama Fantasy More French titles

“Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.”

After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.

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Where to watch Petite Maman in United States

Can I watch Petite Maman in United States? Yes — you can stream Petite Maman in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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Brazil	Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Apple TV Store, FOD

About Petite Maman

Petite Maman is a 2021 French-language drama and fantasy film directed by Céline Sciamma. The cast is led by Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

Petite Maman was produced by Lilies Films and France 3 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on June 2, 2021, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director: Céline Sciamma
Writers: Céline Sciamma
Release date: June 2, 2021
Original language: French
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: France
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $1 million
Production: Lilies Films, France 3 Cinéma

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Petite Maman cast & crew

Petite Maman was directed by Céline Sciamma and written by Céline Sciamma.

The cast features Joséphine Sanz as Nelly, Gabrielle Sanz as Marion, Nina Meurisse as Mother, Stéphane Varupenne as Father, Margot Abascal as Grandmother, and Florès Cardo as Dame maison de retraite.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Para One, cinematography is by Claire Mathon, and it was produced by Bénédicte Couvreur.

Is Petite Maman worth watching?

Petite Maman holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 487 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and fantasy, Petite Maman is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Petite Maman

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