Charlie Says
“Dreamers. Victims. Murderers.”
Synopsis
Three young women were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case, but when the death penalty was lifted, their sentence became life imprisonment. One young graduate student was sent in to teach them – and through her we witness their transformations as they face the reality of their horrific crimes.
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Charlie Says - Official Trailer I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-12
Top Cast
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Hannah Murray
Leslie Van Houten
Sosie Bacon
Patricia Krenwinkel
Marianne Rendón
Susan Atkins
Merritt Wever
Karlene Faith
Matt Smith
Charles Manson
Suki Waterhouse
Mary Brunner
Chace Crawford
Tex Watson
Annabeth Gish
Virginia Carlson
Kayli Carter
Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme
Cameron Gellman
Bobby Beausoleil
Matt Riedy
Police Chief Davis
Grace Van Dien
Sharon Tate
Lindsay Farris
Jay Sebring
Julia Schlaepfer
Sandra Good
James Trevena
Dennis Wilson
Bridger Zadina
Paul Watkins
India Ennenga
Linda Kasabian
Dan Olivo
Leno LaBianca
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysVenice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 24, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Harron
- Screenplay & Story
- Guinevere Turner
- Original Score
- Keegan DeWitt
- Original Title
- Charlie Says
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $98K
- Production Studios
- Epic Level Entertainment, Roxwell Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Harron
Guinevere Turner, Ed Sanders, Karlene Faith
Keegan DeWitt
Crille Forsberg
Andrew Hafitz
Jeremy M. Rosen, Cindi Rice, John Frank Rosenblum, David Hillary, Dana Guerin
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey G. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Harron
Director
Guinevere Turner
Screenplay
Crille Forsberg
Director of Photography
Andrew Hafitz
Editor
Dins Danielsen
Production Design
Elizabeth Warn
Costume Design
Keegan DeWitt
Original Music Composer
Jeremy M. Rosen
Producer
Cindi Rice
Producer
John Frank Rosenblum
Producer
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Says
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What is Charlie Says about?
Three young women were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case, but when the death penalty was lifted, their sentence became life imprisonment. One young graduate student was sent in to teach them – and through her we witness their transformations as they face the reality of their horrific crimes.
Who directed Charlie Says?
Charlie Says was directed by Mary Harron.
Who stars in Charlie Says?
The principal cast of Charlie Says includes Hannah Murray, Sosie Bacon, Marianne Rendón, Merritt Wever, Matt Smith.
When was Charlie Says released and how long is it?
Charlie Says was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Charlie Says make at the box office?
Charlie Says grossed $98K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Says?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Says was composed by Keegan DeWitt.
Is Charlie Says based on a book or true story?
Charlie Says is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ed Sanders", Book: "Karlene Faith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Says?
Charlie Says holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).