6.9
Is Charly worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (53).
Summary
An experiment on a simpleton turns him into a genius. When he discovers what has been done to him he struggles with whether or not what was done to him was right.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs or scares.
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- Directed by
- Ralph Nelson
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant, Daniel Keyes
- Produced by
- Ralph Nelson
- Music by
- Ravi Shankar
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Facts
September 23, 1968 · 1 h 43 min · PG
- Released
- September 23, 1968
- Runtime
- 1 h 43 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $950,000
- Box office
- $814,666
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Charly worth watching?"
Questions about Charly
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Charly okay for kids?
PG
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is Charly good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Charly plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.