Charlie St. Cloud (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2010, Charlie St. Cloud is a drama and romance film directed by Burr Steers, running about 99 minutes. “Life is for living.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pacific Northwest hometown. But his bright future is cut short when a tragedy strikes and takes his dreams with it. After his high-school classmate Tess returns home unexpectedly, Charlie grows torn between honoring a promise he made four years earlier and moving forward with newfound love. And as he finds the courage to let go of the past for good, Charlie discovers the soul most worth saving is his own.

Who’s in it. Charlie St. Cloud stars Zac Efron as Charlie St. Cloud, Charlie Tahan as Sam St. Cloud, Amanda Crew as Tess Carroll and Augustus Prew as Alistair Wooley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Charlie St. Cloud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.2M 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 Charlie St. Cloud page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Charlie St. Cloud (2010)?
In US, Charlie St. Cloud 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 Charlie St. Cloud worth watching?
Charlie St. Cloud holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Charlie St. Cloud?
Charlie St. Cloud stars Zac Efron, Charlie Tahan, Amanda Crew, Augustus Prew and Donal Logue.
When was Charlie St. Cloud released?
Charlie St. Cloud was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.