Madeline
Seen it?1998 | 89 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved The Hunchback of Notre Dame, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: a parent's death or loss and peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$30 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Hatty JonesMadeline
- Frances McDormandMiss Clavel
- Nigel HawthorneLord Covington
- Ben DanielsLeopold the Tutor
- Arturo VenegasMr. Spanish Ambassador
- Stéphane AudranLady Marie Covington
- Katia CaballeroMrs. Spanish Ambassador
- Chantal NeuwirthHelene the Cook
- Kristian de la OsaPepito
- Clare ThomasAgatha "Aggie" Emily Walden