Charlie Bartlett (2008)
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.
Director: Jon Poll
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 22, 2008
Cast
- Anton Yelchin - Charlie Bartlett
- Robert Downey Jr. - Nathan Gardner
- Hope Davis - Marilyn Bartlett
- Kat Dennings - Susan Gardner
- Tyler Hilton - Murphy Bivens
- Mark Rendall - Kip Crombwell
- Dylan Taylor - Len Arbuckle
- Megan Park - Whitney Drummond
- Jonathan Malen - Jordan Sunder
- Stephen Young - Dr. Stan Weathers
Screenplay
- Gustin Nash (Screenplay)
Music: Christophe Beck
Cinematography: Paul Sarossy
Editing: Alan Baumgarten
Production: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Permut Presentations, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mandate International
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, School Life and Youth, Battle with Depression and Hope
Keywords
depression, high school, new love, school performance, suicide attempt, cleverness, drug addiction, private school, medicine, girlfriend, toilet, advice, teenage crush, psychiatrist, school bus
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charlie Bartlett about?
- 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.
- Who directed Charlie Bartlett?
- Charlie Bartlett was directed by Jon Poll.
- Who stars in Charlie Bartlett?
- Charlie Bartlett stars Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings, Tyler Hilton, Mark Rendall.
- How long is Charlie Bartlett?
- Charlie Bartlett has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Charlie Bartlett?
- Charlie Bartlett is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Charlie Bartlett?
- Charlie Bartlett had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Charlie Bartlett gross?
- Charlie Bartlett grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Charlie Bartlett produced?
- Charlie Bartlett was produced in United States of America, Canada.
- What are the themes of Charlie Bartlett?
- The themes of Charlie Bartlett include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, School Life and Youth, Battle with Depression and Hope.