Charly (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Charly is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 103 minutes. “A love story that begins with an incredible experiment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An experiment on a simpleton turns him into a genius. When he discovers what has been done to him he struggles with whether or not what was done to him was right.
Who’s in it. Charly stars Cliff Robertson as Charlie Gordon, Claire Bloom as Alice Kinian, Lilia Skala as Dr. Anna Straus and Leon Janney as Dr. Richard Nemur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Charly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $814.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charly (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charly worth watching?
- Charly holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charly?
- Charly stars Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney and Ruth White.
- When was Charly released?
- Charly was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.