Flowers for Algernon (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2000, Flowers for Algernon is a drama film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 91 minutes. “Last month, Charlie Gordon couldn't read. Now he's quoting Shakespeare. Can the medical miracle that changed his life help him understand the meaning of love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?
Who’s in it. Flowers for Algernon stars Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon, Kelli Williams as Alice Kinian, Ron Rifkin as Dr. Jonah Strauss and Bonnie Bedelia as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Flowers for Algernon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flowers for Algernon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flowers for Algernon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flowers for Algernon (2000)?
- In US, Flowers for Algernon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flowers for Algernon worth watching?
- Flowers for Algernon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flowers for Algernon?
- Flowers for Algernon stars Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Ron Rifkin, Bonnie Bedelia and Gloria Slade.
- When was Flowers for Algernon released?
- Flowers for Algernon was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.