Charley's Aunt (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Charley's Aunt is a notable film directed by Graeme Muir, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Eric Sykes stars in his own adaptation of the world famous stage play Charley's Aunt. When Donna Lucia is unable to chaperone Amy and Kitty to lunch, Charley and Jack must find somebody to act as Donna Lucia if the girls they love are to attend their tea party. Anybody will do, which means the farce has only just begun...
Who’s in it. Charley's Aunt stars Eric Sykes as Brassett, Jimmy Edwards as Mr. Spettigue, Barbara Murray as Donna Lucia and Gerald Flood as Sir Francis Chesney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Charley's Aunt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charley's Aunt page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley's Aunt (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charley's Aunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charley's Aunt worth watching?
- Charley's Aunt holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charley's Aunt?
- Charley's Aunt stars Eric Sykes, Jimmy Edwards, Barbara Murray, Gerald Flood and Osmund Bullock.
- When was Charley's Aunt released?
- Charley's Aunt was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.