Charles' Aunt (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, Charles' Aunt is a comedy and family film directed by Poul Bang, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Charles and Peter have passed their law degree and are looking forward to wooing a few girls in the country. For that, they need a chaperone and persuade their fellow student Ditlev to play Charles's aunt from Brazil. Ditlev has a talent for acting and takes the role very seriously, but when Charles's real aunt turns up, things get complicated.
Who’s in it. Charles' Aunt stars Dirch Passer as Ditlev Greve Lensby, Ove Sprogøe as Charles Smith, Ebbe Langberg as Peter Ahlevig and Ghita Nørby as Laura Hornemann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Charles' Aunt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charles' Aunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charles' Aunt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charles' Aunt (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charles' Aunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charles' Aunt worth watching?
- Charles' Aunt holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charles' Aunt?
- Charles' Aunt stars Dirch Passer, Ove Sprogøe, Ebbe Langberg, Ghita Nørby and Annie Birgit Garde.
- When was Charles' Aunt released?
- Charles' Aunt was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.