Charlie Bartlett Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Longtime film editor Jon Poll (Meet the Fockers and Austin Powers in Goldmember) makes his directorial debut with this coming-of-age comedy about a wealthy public school system newcomer (Anton Yelchin) who wins over his skeptical classmates by serving as a surrogate psychiatrist to the troubled student body. Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, and Kat Dennings co-star. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
02/22/2008
DVD Release Date:
06/24/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language, drug content and brief nudity.
Run Time:
97 min.
Distributor(s):
MGM
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Mothers and Sons, Dysfunctional Families, Therapy, High School Life, Misfits and Outsiders
Tone:
Bittersweet, Witty, Quirky, Whimsical
Keywords:
bully, drugs, psychiatrist, school-principal, wealth
Country of Origin:
USA (02-22-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
