‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ Opens in Select U.S. Theaters as GKIDS Debuts English-Dub Trailer

Overview

• GKIDS launched the French animated feature in select U.S. theaters on October 31, with a nationwide expansion scheduled for November 7.
• Directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, the film adapts Amélie Nothomb’s autobiographical novel.
• The narrative traces a Belgian child’s early years in Japan and her bond with caretaker Nishio‑san, foregrounding cross‑cultural themes.
• Critics highlight the film’s gorgeous 2D animation and emotional core, while some cite uneven tone and underdeveloped supporting characters such as Kashima‑san.
• GKIDS released an official U.S. trailer featuring an English dub, and the original French voice cast includes Emmylou Homs, Loïse Charpentier, Laetitia Coryn, Yumi Fujimori, and Isaac Schoumsky.