Me and Charly (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1978, Me and Charly is a drama film directed by Morten Arnfred, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Steffen is a good kid, a teenager who has recently finished school and is looking for work. He lives with his widowed mother, a newspaper reporter. Very little throws him off his stride, whether it is his girlfriend's jealousy of his friendship with Charly, a reform-school boy, or his mother's drunken, playful amorousness one night, because he reminds her of his father.
Who’s in it. Me and Charly stars Kim Jensen as Steffen, Allan Olsen as Charly, Ghita Nørby as Helle, Steffens mor and Jens Okking as Auto-Gunnar, Majbritts far, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Me and Charly 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 Me and Charly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Me and Charly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Me and Charly (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Me and Charly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Me and Charly worth watching?
- Me and Charly holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Me and Charly?
- Me and Charly stars Kim Jensen, Allan Olsen, Ghita Nørby, Jens Okking and Else Højgaard.
- When was Me and Charly released?
- Me and Charly was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.