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Charade

1963·Movie
1h 53min·NR
IMDb7.8Metacritic838.1

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High energy, immersive world.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Mystery and crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Is anyone really who they seem to be?

After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Stylish SuspenseRomantic MysteryParisian SettingClassic HollywoodCary Grant CharmAudrey Hepburn EleganceWitty BanterInternational Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Donen, Marc Maurette
Written by:
Peter Stone, Peter Stone, Marc Behm
Produced by:
Stanley Donen, James H. Ware, Edward Muhl
Composed by:
Henry Mancini, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Charade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Charade legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVfuboTVPhiloBrewBritboxKanopyHoopla

Charade is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Brew, and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Charade worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Charade rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Charade?

1 h 53 min

Charade runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Charade?

Critics83
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Charade much the same way.

Was Charade a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Charade in?

EnglishFrenchGermanItalian

It was made in English, with some French, German, Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Charade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Charade in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Charade use?

Dude MagnetArtistic TitleFailed a Spot CheckKilled Mid-SentenceReverse Relationship RevealTrap DoorLiteral CliffhangerExact WordsDouble Reverse Quadruple AgentDeadpan SnarkerPunch-Clock HeroAn Arm and a Legand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for Charade, including Dude Magnet, Artistic Title, Failed a Spot Check.