Official movie poster for Charley Varrick (1973), a crime thriller film

Charley Varrick(1973)

When he runs out of dumb luck, he always has genius to fall back on!

7.4(297)1h 51m1973-09-19
CrimeThrillerDrama

Charley Varrick Synopsis

Charley Varrick robs a bank in a small town with his friends, but instead of obtaining a small amount of money, they discover they stole a very large amount of money belonging to the mob. Charley must now come up with a plan to not only evade the police but the mob as well.

Charley Varrick (1973) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Don Siegel, released on September 19, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr and Andrew Robinson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 297 ratings.

Director:
Don Siegel
Writers:
John Reese, Howard Rodman, Dean Riesner
Producers:
Don Siegel
Cinematographer:
Michael C. Butler
Composer:
Lalo Schifrin
Production:
Universal Pictures
Status:
Released

Charley Varrick (1973) Trailer

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Charley Varrick Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 297 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

You can never worry too much... ...when you got the fuzz and the mafia after you. Charley Varrick is a quality caper movie courtesy of director Don Siegel and backed up by a wonderful understated performance from Walter Matthau as Charley Varrick. Varrick along with his partners rob a small New Mexico bank, but instead of the usual decent haul they find that they have nabbed over $760.000, sadly for the boys it is…

Reviewed on January 21, 2014

CinemaSerf

7/10

When a bank robbery goes wrong, “Charley” (Walter Matthau) and his friend “Harman” (Andrew Robinson) just about manage to escape with the loot, but along the way his wife “Nadine” (Jacqueline Scott) gets herself killed. These folks are meticulous at cleaning up after themselves and thinking they have eradicated all possible leads to them they return to his motor home. That’s where the next shock comes from. They’d…

Reviewed on June 28, 2025

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Charley Varrick – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Charley Varrick online?

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Charley Varrick (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Charley Varrick?

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The main cast of Charley Varrick (1973) includes Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr, Andrew Robinson and Sheree North. The film was directed by Don Siegel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Charley Varrick released?

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Charley Varrick was released on September 19, 1973 and runs for 1h 51m.

Is Charley Varrick worth watching?

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Charley Varrick (1973) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 297 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Charley Varrick?

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