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The Education of Charlie Banks

2007Movie1 h 40 min

DramaThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic506.6Rotten Tomatoes48%45%

A tense, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

College student Charlie Banks has to face old problems when the bully he had an unpleasant encounter with back in high school shows up on his campus.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Psychological Conflict
  • College Life
  • Past Trauma
  • Social Dynamics
  • Character-Driven
  • Intense Encounters
  • Reflective Storytelling

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Fred Durst
Written by
Peter Elkoff
Music by
John Swihart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 27, 2007 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
March 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Education of Charlie Banks?"

Questions about The Education of Charlie Banks

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Where can I stream The Education of Charlie Banks?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Education of Charlie Banks streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Education of Charlie Banks worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is The Education of Charlie Banks good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Education of Charlie Banks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.