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Charlie Bartlett

2008 · 97 min

A charming, bittersweet teen comedy-drama that balances quirky humor with genuine emotional depth and a touch of rebellion.

Directed by
Jon Poll
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tagline
Popularity is a state of mind.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Jon Poll
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • coming-of-age
  • family
  • friendship
  • addiction
Places
  • school
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour6
Realism7
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
comedy, drama, romance
Directed by
Jon Poll
Written by
Gustin Nash
Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
97 min
Country
United States of America, Canada
Languages
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