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A Father for Charlie

1995Movie1 h 30 minPG

DramaTV Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–73%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–73%

Summary

Set in the heart of America in the 1930s. Walter Osgood (Louis Gosset Jr) is the only black man left in the town of High Lonesome that has been cleared by the overwhelming white supremacist beliefs.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Bleckner
Written by
H. Haden Yelin
Produced by
Patricia Finnegan
Music by
David Shire

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
January 1, 1995
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream A Father for Charlie?"

Questions about A Father for Charlie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Father for Charlie?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Father for Charlie worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is A Father for Charlie okay for kids?

PGViolenceSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.