Charley's Aunt (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1956, Charley's Aunt is a comedy film directed by Hans Quest, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Otto Dernburg is forced by circumstances to dress up as a middle-aged woman.
Who’s in it. Charley's Aunt stars Heinz Rühmann as Dr. Otto Dernburg, Hertha Feiler as Carlotta Ramirez, Claus Biederstaedt as Ralf Dernburg and Walter Giller as Charley Sallmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Charley's Aunt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charley's Aunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charley's Aunt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley's Aunt (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charley's Aunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charley's Aunt worth watching?
- Charley's Aunt holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charley's Aunt?
- Charley's Aunt stars Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Claus Biederstaedt, Walter Giller and Ruth Stephan.
- When was Charley's Aunt released?
- Charley's Aunt was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.