Madeline

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Madeline

PG,

1998,

1h 30m,

Kids & Family/

Comedy/

Drama

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67%

30 Reviews

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43%

25,000+ Ratings

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43%

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25,000+ Ratings

Parisian schoolgirl and orphan Madeline (Hatty Jones) schemes to save her boarding school and home from being closed and sold by its owner, the severe Lord Covington (Nigel Hawthorne), whose benevolent wife (Stéphane Audran) has recently passed away. Madeline's sweet antics are often a burden to her good-hearted but stern headmistress, Miss Clavel (Frances McDormand), whose true appreciation of Madeline is revealed when Madeline and a schoolboy named Pepito (Kristian de la Osa) are kidnapped.

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Critics Consensus

It may be a tad tedious for older viewers, but Madeline's clever, adventurous heroine is likely to charm its intended audience.

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

Aug 30, 2016

This pleasant but pedestrian live-action film has one great thing going for it in the shape of Hatty Jones, a tiny Brit with currant-bun eyes full of forthcoming transgression.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 25, 2010

3/5

Great for young kids and fans of the books.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

Madeline' is a quietly charming movie, for kids not too hyped on action and candy. It's assisted mightily by the presence of McDormand and Hawthorne, who play their roles precisely, not broadly, and come across as people, not caricatures.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Apr 11, 2020

An underrated gem

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Oct 12, 2018

4/5

This charming kids' pic has aged very well indeed, and is a surefire selection for any young viewers who like their movies mischievous and magical.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jul 21, 2005

2/5

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Hermione L

Dec 16, 2018

I always loved this movie since I was a little girl!

Luke L

Jan 21, 2017

A good family film. I seen a lot as a child and rewatched recently and enjoyed this!

Kylo S

Sep 5, 2007

AAAH, SHOOT IT, PLEASE

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Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Director

Frances McDormand

Miss Clavel

Nigel Hawthorne

Lord Covington (segment "Lord Cucuface")

Hatty Jones

Madeline

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Synopsis

Parisian schoolgirl and orphan Madeline (Hatty Jones) schemes to save her boarding school and home from being closed and sold by its owner, the severe Lord Covington (Nigel Hawthorne), whose benevolent wife (Stéphane Audran) has recently passed away. Madeline's sweet antics are often a burden to her good-hearted but stern headmistress, Miss Clavel (Frances McDormand), whose true appreciation of Madeline is revealed when Madeline and a schoolboy named Pepito (Kristian de la Osa) are kidnapped.

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Producer: Allyn Stewart
Screenwriter: Ludwig Bemelmans, Malia Scotch Marmo, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.8M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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