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Charlie Is My Darling (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1966, Charlie Is My Darling is a notable film directed by Peter Whitehead, running about 35 minutes. “Brian Jones: Let's face it; the future as a Rolling Stone is very uncertain.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Charlie Is My Darling, directed by Peter Whitehead, was the first documentary film about The Rolling Stones. The movie was shot during the band's two-day tour of Ireland on 3 and 4 September 1965, and was completed in the spring of 1966. It received only spotty release in 1966 before being withdrawn, and has seldom been seen since then.

Who’s in it. Charlie Is My Darling stars Mick Jagger as Self, Keith Richards as Self, Charlie Watts as Self and Bill Wyman as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Charlie Is My Darling sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlie Is My Darling page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Charlie Is My Darling (1966)?
In US, Charlie Is My Darling is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Charlie Is My Darling worth watching?
Charlie Is My Darling holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Charlie Is My Darling?
Charlie Is My Darling stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Brian Jones.
When was Charlie Is My Darling released?
Charlie Is My Darling was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.