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After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) 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 (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?

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A globetrotting caper that prizes its idiosyncratic pieces over the general puzzle, Charade is a delightful romp with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn's sparkling chemistry at the center of some perfectly orchestrated mayhem.

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Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Ed Potton Times (UK) Directed with an arched eyebrow by Stanley Donen, the film was released just weeks after John F Kennedy's assassination, giving shellshocked Americans a welcome bite of Hollywood candyfloss. Rated: 4/5 Apr 12, 2020 Full Review Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Penelope Houston Sight & Sound Charade allows itself to get slightly tangled up in its own plot. Mar 3, 2020 Full Review Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (3) G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Few thrillers create as much sheer joy and happiness as Charade, in which Cary Grant spoofs his Alfred Hitchcock persona, Audrey Hepburn exudes her usual magnetic charm, and Paris is as scenic as ever. Mar 3, 2020 Full Review Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Mike Scott Times-Picayune (In addition to starring) the perfectly paired Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn — who seems to know precisely how adorable she is in this particular role — ... it’s got a fast-moving, twist-filled plot, too. The result is a funny and stylish old-school romp. Rated: 3/4 Aug 14, 2024 Full Review Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Some of its scenes are there just to let the two stars be their usual elegant selves in Parisian locations: Hepburn’s Givenchy wardrobe is a treat in itself. Yet all this refinement doesn’t keep the film from acting tough at times. Nov 14, 2022 Full Review Charade | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Jennifer O’Callaghan PopMatters Hepburn combined comic timing with her trademark grace and the wide-eyed innocence she’s known for. Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Actually notable today only for the botched copyright that accidentally put it in the public domain and forced a change in copyright law. It drew an audience chiefly via the May-December pairing of ingenue Hepburn and veteran leading man Cary Grant. Not nearly as "Hitchcockian" as its defenders like to claim. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Stan G Absolutely beautiful must-watch movie with twist and turns that will keep you on your toes with suspense. The love story that tags along with its main plot is all the more refreshing. Great cast as well. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review julie b At times feels a bit ridiculous but aside from that it’s just jolly good fun to watch. A grand silly time. “I’m just as difficult to live with as he is”“You should see your face.” ”What’s the matter with it?” ”It’s lovely.” Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Alejandro E With that cast, and the combination of intrigue, romance and comedy is enough of an excuse to watch this film, and it works well throughout the almost two hours of duration. Good choice for a weekend. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Bruce R Surprisingly poor acting by a great cast. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Chris L Top-notch cast.Superb music.Gorgeous location and clothes.Mystery, comedy, elegance, innocence and beauty. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stanley Donen Director Cary Grant Peter Joshua Audrey Hepburn Regina 'Reggie' Lampert Walter Matthau H. Bartholemew James Coburn Tex Panthollow George Kennedy Herman Scobie
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Synopsis After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) 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 (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?

Director
Stanley Donen

Producer
Stanley Donen

Screenwriter
Peter Stone, Marc Behm, Peter Stone

Distributor
D3K Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Reel Media International [us], Criterion Collection, UAV Entertainment, Laserlight Entertainment

Production Co
Universal Pictures

Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 5, 1963, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
May 8, 2015

Runtime
1h 54m

Sound Mix
Mono
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