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Charade

1963·Movie·NR·113 min·7.7(1,544)

Is anyone really who they seem to be?

After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.

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Where to watch Charade in United States

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Where is Charade streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BloodstreamApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BloodstreamApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyLaCinetek, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceLaCinetek, Molotov TV, Bloodstream, JustWatch TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FilminApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilMUBI, Belas Artes à La Carte, Telecine Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BloodstreamAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Charade

Charade is a 1963 English-language comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Stanley Donen. The cast is led by Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel .

Charade was produced by Stanley Donen Films and Universal Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 1, 1963, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director
Stanley Donen
Writers
Marc Behm, Peter Stone
Release date
December 1, 1963
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$13 million
Production
Stanley Donen Films, Universal Pictures
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Charade cast & crew

Charade was directed by Stanley Donen and written by Marc Behm and Peter Stone.

The cast features Cary Grant as Peter Joshua, Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert, Walter Matthau as Hamilton Bartholemew, James Coburn as Tex Panthollow, George Kennedy as Herman Scobie, and Dominique Minot as Sylvie Gaudel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Stanley Donen.

Is Charade worth watching?

Charade holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,544 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and romance, Charade is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Charade

In United States, you can stream Charade on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Charade

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Peter Joshua

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Regina Lampert

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Hamilton Bartholemew

James Coburn

James Coburn

Tex Panthollow

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Herman Scobie

Dominique Minot

Dominique Minot

Sylvie Gaudel

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Leopold Gideon

Jacques Marin

Jacques Marin

Edouard Grandpierre

Paul Bonifas

Paul Bonifas

Mr. Felix

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Thomas Chelimsky

Jean-Louis Gaudel

Marc Arian

Marc Arian

Subway Passenger (uncredited)

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Claudine Berg

Maid (uncredited)

Charade — FAQs

Where can I watch Charade in United States?

Charade is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV in United States.

Is Charade on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Charade is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Charade in?

Charade is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Charade?

Charade runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).

What is Charade rated?

Charade is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,544 ratings.

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