Popularity is a state of mind.
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.
Charlie Bartlett (2008) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jon Poll, released on February 22, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis and Kat Dennings. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 713 ratings.
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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
Dylan Taylor
as Len Arbuckle
Megan Park
as Whitney Drummond
Jonathan Malen
as Jordan Sunder
Stephen Young
as Dr. Stan Weathers
Ishan Davé
as Henry Freemont
Dave Brown
as Officer Hansen
Directed by Jon Poll, written by Gustin Nash, produced by Sidney Kimmel, Jay Roach and Barron Kidd.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 713 ratings.
“Charlie” (Anton Yelchin) is the neglected rich kid who’s been thrown out of school so often that his mum (Hope Davis) resorts to him going to an ordinary school. Arriving in their stretched (and rather classy looking) old Mercedes bedecked in blazer and attaché case, he is quickly the plaything of school hard case “Bivens” (Tyler Hilton) only to be rescued by the principal “Gardner” (Robert Downey Jr.). Now spoilt…
Reviewed on February 19, 2025
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Charlie Bartlett (2008) 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.
The main cast of Charlie Bartlett (2008) includes Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings and Tyler Hilton. The film was directed by Jon Poll. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Charlie Bartlett was released on February 22, 2008 and runs for 1h 37m.
Charlie Bartlett (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 713 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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