Charades (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1998, Charades is a drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Eckelberry, running about 94 minutes. “One murder can ruin your whole day...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barry is a down-and-out-guy who takes a job at the shipping department of Technoworks, a high-tech Yuppie company. He gets invited to the house of his boss Quinn, for a weekend afternoon barbecue with some of his boss's friends. The party gets weird, Barry plays a demented version of charades while standing on the picnic table, and the next door neighbor starts screaming racial slurs over the fence. When Jude, the widow of the ex-owner of Technoworks arrives, the plot thickens. Clues to past crimes are revealed, and the real reason for the party is discovered. But not before Barry beats the hell out of a tow-truck driver, screws the boss's wife and wreaks havok with the neighbor. And as the title suggests, before the day is over, we will discover who is the Felon, or perhaps the people at party are all, one way or another, Felons.
Who’s in it. Charades stars Erika Eleniak as Monica, C. Thomas Howell as Evan, Jack Scalia as Barry and Karen Black as Jude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Charades has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charades (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charades change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charades worth watching?
- Charades holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charades?
- Charades stars Erika Eleniak, C. Thomas Howell, Jack Scalia, Karen Black and James Russo.
- When was Charades released?
- Charades was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.