Being Charlie 2016
“Charlie is reckless. Charlie is defiant. Charlie is adrift.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Jorva Entertainment Productions, Defiant Pictures
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
What is Being Charlie?
Topic: Film "Being Charlie" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- May 6, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Jorva Entertainment Productions, Defiant Pictures
- Revenue
- $30,400
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 180 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Jorva Entertainment Productions, Defiant Pictures
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Title: Being Charlie.
Release Date: 05/06/2016 (US) [Source 1].
Genre: Drama [Source 1].
Runtime: 1h 37m [Source 1].
Rating: R [Source 1].
Director: Rob Reiner [Source 2].
Writers: Nick Reiner and Matt Elisofon [Source 2].
Cast: Nick Robinson, Common, Cary Elwes, Devon Bostick, Morgan Saylor, Susan Misner, and Ricardo Chavira [Source 2].
Plot: Charlie is a troublesome 18-year-old who breaks out of a youth drug treatment clinic. Upon returning home to Los Angeles, his parents stage an intervention and force him to attend an adult rehab. There, he meets a beautiful but troubled girl named Eva. He must deal with drugs, elusive love, and divided parents [Source 1].
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Being Charlie worth watching?
Being Charlie holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 180 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Being Charlie and when was it released?
Being Charlie is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed Being Charlie?
Being Charlie was directed by Rob Reiner.
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