Question 1

What age is Charly appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Charly (1968) best from about age 12. An intellectually disabled man undergoes an experimental procedure that makes him a genius. As his intelligence grows, he grapples with the ethical implications of his transformation and the impact on his relationships.

Question 2

What is Charly rated?

Accepted Answer

Charly (1968) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Charly?

Accepted Answer

Discussions of disability and societal treatment; Some emotional distress; Brief romantic intimacy. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Charly?

Accepted Answer

Empathy and understanding; The nature of intelligence; Ethical responsibility in science.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Charly?

Accepted Answer

What does it mean to be "smart"?; The ethics of changing someone's mind or body; How society treats people with disabilities.

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