Charly (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1968, Charly is a drama, liebesfilm and science-fiction film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 103 minutes. “A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ein Experiment an einem Einfaltspinsel verwandelt ihn in ein Genie. Als er erfährt, was mit ihm geschehen ist, ringt er mit der Frage, ob das, was man ihm angetan hat, richtig war.
Who’s in it. Charly stars Cliff Robertson as Charlie Gordon, Claire Bloom as Alice Kinian, Lilia Skala as Dr. Anna Straus and Leon Janney as Dr. Richard Nemur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Charly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $814.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charly tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Charly (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charly worth watching?
- Charly holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charly?
- Charly stars Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney and Ruth White.
- When was Charly released?
- Charly was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.
