Charlie's Son (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2008, Charlie's Son is a drama and adventure film directed by Karolos Zonaras, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in a port controlled by Charlie the Greek and his criminal band. There are two things Charlie hates: drugs and homosexuality. But both are part of his life: he is madly in love with Joy who is a junkie, though he denies it even to himself. And regarding the homosexuality issue, his right hand, Tony, has an amorous relationship with a transsexual who is part of a group of trans-prostitutes. Ignoring Charlie's adamant orders, the transvestites work the streets around the port, with the help of Tony, who secretly supports them
Who’s in it. Charlie's Son stars Faidon Georgitsis as Charlie, Nektarios Papalexiou as Charlie's Son, Katia Leclerc O’Wallis as Joy Dreams and Giorgos Giannopoulos as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Charlie's Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlie's Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie's Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie's Son (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charlie's Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charlie's Son worth watching?
- Charlie's Son holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlie's Son?
- Charlie's Son stars Faidon Georgitsis, Nektarios Papalexiou, Katia Leclerc O’Wallis, Giorgos Giannopoulos and Pavlos Evagelopoulos.
- When was Charlie's Son released?
- Charlie's Son was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.