Charley's Aunt (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1941, Charley's Aunt is a comedy film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 80 minutes. “THE GREATEST COMEDIAN OF OUR TIME...in Brandon Thomas' Immortal Comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil--where the nuts come from.
Who’s in it. Charley's Aunt stars Jack Benny as Babbs Babberley, Kay Francis as Donna Lucia, James Ellison as Jack Chesney and Anne Baxter as Amy Spettigue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Charley's 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 Charley's Aunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charley's Aunt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley's Aunt (1941)?
- 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charley's Aunt?
- Charley's Aunt stars Jack Benny, Kay Francis, James Ellison, Anne Baxter and Edmund Gwenn.
- When was Charley's Aunt released?
- Charley's Aunt was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.