Charade (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 1963, Charade is a comedy, thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 113 minutes. “Is anyone really who they seem to be?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?

Who’s in it. Charade stars Cary Grant as Peter Joshua, Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert, Walter Matthau as Hamilton Bartholemew and James Coburn as Tex Panthollow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Charade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Brew and 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 Charade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Charade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Charade (1963)?
In US, Charade is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and 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 Charade worth watching?
Charade holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Charade?
Charade stars Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn and George Kennedy.
When was Charade released?
Charade was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.