Charlie & Boots (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Charlie & Boots is a comedy and drama film directed by Dean Murphy, running about 101 minutes. “They're on the road to somewhere” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul Hogan plays Charlie McFarland and Shane Jacobson plays his estranged son, Boots. After a family tragedy Charlie and Boots try and put their differences aside and head off on the road trip of a lifetime - from regional Victoria to the Cape York Peninsula - they overcome many challenges to reach their dream - to fish off the northern most tip of Australia.
Who’s in it. Charlie & Boots stars Paul Hogan as Charlie McFarland, Shane Jacobson as Boots McFarland, Roy Billing as Roly and Morgan Griffin as Jess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Charlie & Boots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlie & Boots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie & Boots tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie & Boots (2009)?
- In GB, Charlie & Boots is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charlie & Boots worth watching?
- Charlie & Boots holds an audience score of 6.5 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 & Boots?
- Charlie & Boots stars Paul Hogan, Shane Jacobson, Roy Billing, Morgan Griffin and Anthony Hammer.
- When was Charlie & Boots released?
- Charlie & Boots was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.