Official movie poster for Petite Maman (2021), a drama fantasy film

Petite Maman(2021)

Experience a fairytale of wonder and innocence.

7.1(478)1h 12m2021-06-02
DramaFantasy

Petite Maman Synopsis

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.

Petite Maman (2021) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Céline Sciamma, released on June 2, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse and Stéphane Varupenne. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 478 ratings.

Director:
Céline Sciamma
Writers:
Céline Sciamma
Producers:
Bénédicte Couvreur
Cinematographer:
Claire Mathon
Composer:
Para One
Production:
Lilies Films, France 3 Cinéma
Budget:
$3,100,000
Revenue:
$1,024,575
Status:
Released

Petite Maman (2021) Trailer

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Petite Maman Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Petite Maman.

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Official UK Trailer

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Official Trailer

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Celine Sciamma on how the idea for Petite Maman came to her in a dream

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In Conversation with Céline Sciamma

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Céline Sciamma on Petite Maman at NYFF59

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TIFF 2021 Q&A

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Petite Maman Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 478 ratings.

Steve Parker

7/10

Petite Maman is a movie about a girl (Nelly) who has just lost her grandmother and is helping her parents clean out her mother's childhood home. She explores the house and the surrounding woods. One day she meets a girl (Marion) her same age building a treehouse. They become friends and have all sorts of adventures together. As their relationship develops, Nelly realises that Marion is actually her mother who has…

Reviewed on May 20, 2022

beyondthecineramadome

10/10

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/somewhere-only-we-know-petite-maman-review<a> Despite what the name implies, Petite Maman feels just as grand. The story focuses on Nelly (Joséphine Sanz), an eight-year-old who has just lost her grandmother (Margot Abascal). Nelly is our entry point to the story, so we don’t always know what’s going on around her. Her grandmother…

Reviewed on June 20, 2022

badelf

8/10

One might call this a Sci-Fi because it uses time-travel as a plot device, but it's not about that at all. The real themes are truth, and the complex relationship between mother and daughter over three generations. This is a heart-warming, creative story.

Reviewed on October 17, 2022

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Petite Maman – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Petite Maman online?

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Petite Maman (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Petite Maman?

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The main cast of Petite Maman (2021) includes Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne and Margot Abascal. The film was directed by Céline Sciamma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Petite Maman released?

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Petite Maman was released on June 2, 2021 and runs for 1h 12m.

Is Petite Maman worth watching?

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Petite Maman (2021) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 478 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Petite Maman?

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Yes. The official Petite Maman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.