Charly (1968) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1968 · Film · ★ 6.5

Charly poster

Released in 1968, Charly is a drame, romance and science-fiction film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 103 minutes. “Un homme dont les deux mondes se rencontrent !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dans les années 1960, aux États-Unis. Grâce à une opération et un traitement administrés par des scientifiques, Charly Gordon, un retardé mental, voit ses capacités intellectuelles grandir, au point de devenir un authentique génie. Mais ses facultés émotionnelles, elles, ne se développent pas aussi vite. Et Algernon, la souris qui a reçu le même traitement avant lui, retombe dans son état premier. Charly saura-t-il utiliser les nouveaux pouvoirs de son esprit pour échapper à un atroce retour à son idiotie première ?

Who’s in it. Charly stars Cliff Robertson as Charlie Gordon, Claire Bloom as Alice Kinian, Lilia Skala as Dr. Anna Straus and Leon Janney as Dr. Richard Nemur, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Charly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $814.7K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Charly tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Charly (1968)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Charly worth watching?
Charly holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, romance and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Charly?
Charly stars Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney and Ruth White.
When was Charly released?
Charly was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.