Being Charlie
“Charlie is reckless. Charlie is defiant. Charlie is adrift.”
Synopsis
Charlie is a troublesome 18-year-old who breaks out of a youth drug treatment clinic, but when he returns home to Los Angeles, he's given an intervention by his parents and forced to go to an adult rehab. There, he meets a beautiful but troubled girl, Eva, and is forced to battle with drugs, elusive love and divided parents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Being Charlie Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Nick Robinson, Common Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-12
Top Cast
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Nick Robinson
Charlie Mills
Morgan Saylor
Eva
Devon Bostick
Adam
Susan Misner
Liseanne Mills
Ricardo Chavira
Drake
Common
Travis
Cary Elwes
David Mills
Christy Summerhays
Female Staffer
Erik Audé
Staffer #1
Richard Sharrah
Staffer #2
Charles Halford
Harry
Aubrey Reynolds
Stacey Chapman
Christopher Robin Miller
Gale
David H. Stevens
Paul
Zachary Grant
Jimmy
Nathan Stevens
Chris
Karli Hall
Viv
Andy Fernuik
Thaniel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Elisofon, Nick Reiner
- Original Score
- Chris Bacon
- Original Title
- Being Charlie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $30K
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Jorva Entertainment Productions, Defiant Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Reiner
Matt Elisofon, Nick Reiner
Chris Bacon
Barry Markowitz
Bob Joyce
Johnson Chan, Alan Greisman, Jack Meredith, Charles Arthur Berg, Rob Reiner
Department Leadership Roster
Johnson Chan
Producer
Susan Doepner-Senac
Costume Design
Rob Reiner
Producer
Simon Goldberg
Producer
Stephanie Rennie
Producer
Worth Bjorn Walters
Visual Effects Supervisor
Carolyn Leone
Costume Design
Rob Reiner
Director
Eliza Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Joyce
Editor
Barry Markowitz
Director of Photography
Christopher R. DeMuri
Production Design
Matt Elisofon
Screenplay
Nick Reiner
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Charlie
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What is Being Charlie about?
Charlie is a troublesome 18-year-old who breaks out of a youth drug treatment clinic, but when he returns home to Los Angeles, he's given an intervention by his parents and forced to go to an adult rehab. There, he meets a beautiful but troubled girl, Eva, and is forced to battle with drugs, elusive love and divided parents.
Who directed Being Charlie?
Being Charlie was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in Being Charlie?
The principal cast of Being Charlie includes Nick Robinson, Morgan Saylor, Devon Bostick, Susan Misner, Ricardo Chavira.
When was Being Charlie released and how long is it?
Being Charlie was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Being Charlie make at the box office?
Being Charlie grossed $30K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Being Charlie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Charlie was composed by Chris Bacon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Charlie?
Being Charlie holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).