Charlotte Gray (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2001, Charlotte Gray is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 121 minutes. “The story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary time.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This is a drama set in Nazi-occupied France at the height of World War II. Charlotte Gray tells the compelling story of a young Scottish woman working with the French Resistance in the hope of rescuing her lover, a missing RAF pilot. Based on the best-selling novel by Sebastian Faulks.

Who’s in it. Charlotte Gray stars Cate Blanchett as Charlotte Gray, Billy Crudup as Julien Levade, Michael Gambon as Levade and Rupert Penry-Jones as Peter Gregory, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Charlotte Gray has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $741.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlotte Gray page.

If you liked it. Fans of Charlotte Gray tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Charlotte Gray (2001)?
In US, Charlotte Gray is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Charlotte Gray worth watching?
Charlotte Gray holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Charlotte Gray?
Charlotte Gray stars Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Michael Gambon, Rupert Penry-Jones and Anton Lesser.
When was Charlotte Gray released?
Charlotte Gray was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.