Charlie Bubbles (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Charlie Bubbles is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert Finney, running about 89 minutes. “If You Think You're Old Enough” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
Who’s in it. Charlie Bubbles stars Albert Finney as Charlie, Colin Blakely as Smokey, Billie Whitelaw as Lottie and Liza Minnelli as Eliza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Charlie Bubbles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlie Bubbles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie Bubbles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie Bubbles (1968)?
- In US, Charlie Bubbles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charlie Bubbles worth watching?
- Charlie Bubbles holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlie Bubbles?
- Charlie Bubbles stars Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw, Liza Minnelli and Timothy Garland.
- When was Charlie Bubbles released?
- Charlie Bubbles was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.