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Movie Info

Release Date: September 23, 1968
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Drama Science Fiction Romance
Budget: $950,000
Revenue: $814,666
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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55%
Tomatometer
50
50/100
Metacritic
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6.4/10
TMDB
116 votes
⭐
6.9/10
IMDb
7,787 votes
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Charly

1968

"A journey beyond limits, a heart awakened."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Two Worlds of Charly Gordon? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: まごころを君に? All international titles (2) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1969 Oscars Best Actor Cliff Robertson

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $950,000
Revenue: $814,666
Profit -$-135,334
ROI -14.2% (0.9x)

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Keywords

#experiment 23 #genius 9 #mouse 7 #intelligence test 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Charly

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  • Cliff Robertson underwent extensive preparation for his role, studying individuals with intellectual disabilities to portray the character of Charly authentically.

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  • Lilia Skala, who played the role of Dr. Nemur, was a respected actress known for her stage work, which brought a depth to her character's scientific authority.

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  • The film uses minimal special effects, relying instead on practical effects such as makeup and lighting to convey Charly's transformation, emphasizing the emotional over the visual.

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  • Charly is often compared to other films that explore themes of intelligence and humanity, such as 'A Clockwork Orange', showcasing a broader cultural interest in the implications of scientific experimentation.

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