Charles, Dead or Alive (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, Charles, Dead or Alive is a drama film directed by Alain Tanner, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of a watchmaking company in Geneva, Charles Dé the founder's 50-year-old grandson has had it: he speaks eccentrically to a reporter, recognizing his grandfather as a craftsman and his son as a businessman, but is evasive about himself. He gives his family the slip and moves in with a young couple he meets by chance, doing the cooking, reading, drinking, and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. The young couple comes to love Charles. In secret, he stays in touch with a daughter, and the rest of the family hires a private investigator to find him, setting in motion a business take-over that threatens his Bohemian happiness.
Who’s in it. Charles, Dead or Alive stars François Simon as Charles Dé, Marcel Robert as Paul, André Schmidt as Pierre Dé, Fils de Charles and Marie-Claire Dufour as Adeline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Charles, Dead or Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charles, Dead or Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charles, Dead or Alive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charles, Dead or Alive (1969)?
- In US, Charles, Dead or Alive is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charles, Dead or Alive worth watching?
- Charles, Dead or Alive holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charles, Dead or Alive?
- Charles, Dead or Alive stars François Simon, Marcel Robert, André Schmidt, Marie-Claire Dufour and Maya Simon.
- When was Charles, Dead or Alive released?
- Charles, Dead or Alive was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.