Flowers for Algernon
"Last month, Charlie Gordon couldn't read. Now he's quoting Shakespeare. Can the medical miracle that changed his life help him understand the meaning of love?"
Originally released in 2000. Flowers for Algernon is a drama film. directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Starring Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, and Ron Rifkin
Synopsis
Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Citadel Entertainment
- Alliance Atlantis
- Storyline Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowers for Algernon about?
Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has si...
Who directed Flowers for Algernon?
Flowers for Algernon was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
How long is Flowers for Algernon?
Flowers for Algernon has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Flowers for Algernon released?
Flowers for Algernon was released on February 20, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flowers for Algernon?
The main cast of Flowers for Algernon includes Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Ron Rifkin, Bonnie Bedelia, Gloria Slade.