---
title: "Charade"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/charade-1963"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4808
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Charade (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/charade-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Charade is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Comedy, Mystery, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Stanley Donen Films, Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A widow teams with a charming stranger to outwit murderous war‑time crooks."

### Why Watch
- Witty blend of comedy, mystery, and romance
- Engaging chase across Paris and the Alps
- Charismatic chemistry between Regina and Peter

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel leisurely to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its light‑hearted mystery and romance make it suitable for most adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: witty, mysterious, romantic, playful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/charade-1963#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanley Donen
- **Networks / Studios**: Stanley Donen Films, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cary Grant** as *Peter Joshua*
- **Audrey Hepburn** as *Regina Lampert*
- **Walter Matthau** as *Hamilton Bartholemew*
- **James Coburn** as *Tex Panthollow*
- **George Kennedy** as *Herman Scobie*
- **Dominique Minot** as *Sylvie Gaudel*
- **Ned Glass** as *Leopold Gideon*
- **Jacques Marin** as *Edouard Grandpierre*
- **Paul Bonifas** as *Mr. Felix*
- **Thomas Chelimsky** as *Jean-Louis Gaudel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Charade belong to?
Charade is classified as a comedy, mystery, and romance film.

### Q: Who are the two protagonists?
The story follows Regina Lampert and the dashing Peter Joshua.

### Q: Where does the film’s adventure take place?
It begins on a skiing holiday in the French Alps and moves to Paris.

### Q: What drives the plot?
Regina and Peter pursue three of her late husband’s WWII associates who seek stolen money.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Charade — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4808)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*