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Charlie Bartlett (2008)

โ€œPopularity is a state of mind.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 716 votes 1h 37m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#92 of 219 films from 2008 #1293 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jon Poll ยท Written by Gustin Nash

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Overview

Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.

Cast

Anton Yelchinas Charlie Bartlett
Robert Downey Jr.as Nathan Gardner
Hope Davisas Marilyn Bartlett
Kat Denningsas Susan Gardner
Tyler Hiltonas Murphy Bivens
Mark Rendallas Kip Crombwell
Dylan Tayloras Len Arbuckle
Megan Parkas Whitney Drummond
Jonathan Malenas Jordan Sunder
Stephen Youngas Dr. Stan Weathers
Ishan Davรฉas Henry Freemont
Dave Brownas Officer Hansen
Eric Finkas Thomas
Noam Jenkinsas Dean West

Facts

Release dateFebruary 22, 2008
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$5,254,986 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0423977

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Questions

How long is Charlie Bartlett?
Charlie Bartlett runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Charlie Bartlett worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 716 votes, which places it #92 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 58%) and #1293 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Charlie Bartlett?
Charlie Bartlett was directed by Jon Poll.
Who stars in Charlie Bartlett?
Anton Yelchin as Charlie Bartlett; Robert Downey Jr. as Nathan Gardner; Hope Davis as Marilyn Bartlett; Kat Dennings as Susan Gardner; Tyler Hilton as Murphy Bivens; Mark Rendall as Kip Crombwell.
What is Charlie Bartlett rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Charlie Bartlett?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37236.

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