Charlie Bartlett
Seen it?2008 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Fast Times at Ridgemont High or All the Bright Places, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Saturday SpecialAnother high school romantic comedy, and a Saturday Special.
Chemical Hearts Weeknight WatchAnother high school drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Peggy Sue Got Married
Sunday Safe BetAnother high school dramedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
All the Bright Places Saturday SpecialAnother romance, and a Saturday Special.
The Apartment
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed romantic comedy.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Poll
- Anton YelchinCharlie Bartlett
- Robert Downey Jr.Nathan Gardner
- Hope DavisMarilyn Bartlett
- Kat DenningsSusan Gardner
- Tyler HiltonMurphy Bivens
- Mark RendallKip Crombwell
- Dylan TaylorLen Arbuckle
- Megan ParkWhitney Drummond
- Jonathan MalenJordan Sunder
- Stephen YoungDr. Stan Weathers