Charlie Bartlett
“Popularity is a state of mind.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Charlie Bartlett Official Trailer #1 - Robert Downey Jr. Movie (2007) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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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
Ishan Davé
Henry Freemont
Dave Brown
Officer Hansen
Eric Fink
Thomas
Noam Jenkins
Dean West
Lauren Collins
Kelly
Annick Obonsawin
Daisy
Sarah Gadon
Priscilla
Drake
A/V Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.44x
-$6.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Poll
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustin Nash
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Charlie Bartlett
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Permut Presentations, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mandate International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Poll
Gustin Nash
Christophe Beck
Paul Sarossy
Alan Baumgarten
Sidney Kimmel, Jay Roach, Barron Kidd, David Permut, Jennifer Perini
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Poll
Director
Gustin Nash
Screenplay
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Luis Sequeira
Costume Design
Tamara Deverell
Production Design
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Barron Kidd
Producer
David Permut
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Bartlett
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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?
The principal cast of Charlie Bartlett includes Anton Yelchin, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Kat Dennings, Tyler Hilton.
When was Charlie Bartlett released and how long is it?
Charlie Bartlett was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Charlie Bartlett?
Charlie Bartlett had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (0.44 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Bartlett?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Bartlett was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Bartlett?
Charlie Bartlett holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).