Brian and Charles
“Some friendships are built to last.”
Synopsis
An endearing outlier, Brian lives alone in a Welsh valley, inventing oddball contraptions that seldom work. After finding a discarded mannequin head, Brian gets an idea. Three days, a washing machine, and sundry spare parts later, he’s invented Charles, an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and proves a charming, cheeky companion. Before long, however, Charles also develops autonomy. Intrigued by the wider world — or whatever lies beyond the cottage where Brian has hidden him away — Charles craves adventure.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 30, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$216K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.18x
-$984K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Archer
- Screenplay & Story
- David Earl, Chris Hayward
- Original Score
- Daniel Pemberton
- Original Title
- Brian and Charles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $216K
- Production Studios
- Bankside Films, BFI, Film4 Productions, Great Point Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Archer
David Earl, Chris Hayward
Daniel Pemberton
Murren Tullet
Jo Walker
Mary Burke, Lauren Dark, Damian Jones, Rupert Majendie, Ollie Madden
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Archer
Director
David Earl
Writer
Chris Hayward
Writer
Jo Walker
Editor
Gabriela Yiaxis
Costume Design
Murren Tullet
Director of Photography
Daniel Pemberton
Original Music Composer
Rupert Majendie
Producer
Hannah Purdy Foggin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brian and Charles
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What is Brian and Charles about?
An endearing outlier, Brian lives alone in a Welsh valley, inventing oddball contraptions that seldom work. After finding a discarded mannequin head, Brian gets an idea. Three days, a washing machine, and sundry spare parts later, he’s invented Charles, an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and proves a charming, cheeky companion. Before long, however, Charles also develops autonomy. Intrigued by the wider world — or whatever lies beyond the cottage where Brian has hidden him away — Charles craves adventure.
Who directed Brian and Charles?
Brian and Charles was directed by Jim Archer.
Who stars in Brian and Charles?
The principal cast of Brian and Charles includes David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Nina Sosanya.
When was Brian and Charles released and how long is it?
Brian and Charles was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brian and Charles?
Brian and Charles had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $216K at the worldwide box office (0.18 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Brian and Charles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brian and Charles was composed by Daniel Pemberton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brian and Charles?
Brian and Charles holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).