Goodbye Charlie (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1964, Goodbye Charlie is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 116 minutes. “They don't make girls like "Charlie" anymore -- they never did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a cavorting Hollywood writer is killed by the angry husband of a woman he was having an affair with, he comes back as a spirit in the form of a beautiful woman and moves in with his/her best friend as a base operation for enacting sweet revenge.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Charlie stars Tony Curtis as George Wellington Tracy, Debbie Reynolds as Charlie Sorel / Virginia Mason, Pat Boone as Bruce Minton III and Joanna Barnes as Janie Highland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Goodbye Charlie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye Charlie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Charlie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Charlie (1964)?
- In US, Goodbye Charlie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodbye Charlie worth watching?
- Goodbye Charlie holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye Charlie?
- Goodbye Charlie stars Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Pat Boone, Joanna Barnes and Ellen Burstyn.
- When was Goodbye Charlie released?
- Goodbye Charlie was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.