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Charlie Harper

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Charlie Harper is an emotional modern romance that explores the tension between love, ambition, identity, and personal growth. Through the evolving relationship of Charlie and Harper, the film examines what happens when two people deeply connected to one another begin growing in different directions, forcing them to confront whether love alone is enough.
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Jake Wilson Sydney Morning Herald 2 hrs ago
2/5
From roughly the same era, I was also reminded of the largely forgotten films of Drake Doremus, such as 2011’s Like Crazy, where the characters similarly function as outlines for us to fill in with our own memories of love and heartbreak. Go to Full Review
Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap 3 hrs ago
Not every movie has to break the mold. Some romances just need to touch on a universal experience in a way that’s engaging and warm. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com 2 days ago
1/4
Ultimately, the film is just an echo of much, much better films. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 39 min ago
The well-acted drama Charlie Harper overcomes its slow pacing and disjointed narrative with engaging performances from Emilia Jones and Nick Robinson. This autopsy of a failed romance has emotionally authentic and realistic moments. Go to Full Review
Tara McNamara Common Sense Media 1 day ago
3/5
Examining a broken relationship through the rose-colored lens of memories, co-directors Tom Dean and Mac Eldridge outsmart themselves by using a nonlinear structure. Go to Full Review
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Cecil Roberson 1 day ago The film is beautifully acted by the leads, Emilia and Nick. It is also smartly written and a realistic portrayal of the rollercoaster of young love. It’s a solid film. See more Glenda 2 days ago The quality for sure was an indie movie. I enjoyed the realistic relationship dynamic between the main characters but it didnt capture my attention as much as other movies Its one that you can wait till it hits streaming services. See more jesse v 2 days ago a lookback of a love relationship between teenagers and their lives. nothing else. no frills, though i wish there were the inclusions of their parents and more cellphone usage and more friend groups (and how the characters got them). Also EAT YOUR HEART OUT TONY [the movie] and ONE NIGHT ONLY!! but how exactly did the gathering dinner happen? and how did Harper navigate life being dyslexic? also the new years dancing scene should have had HALF flashing lights, think of the epilepsy warning! i also wished there was more setup connecting the present timeline and future timeline, like 20 minutes extra. also less forced new Orleans scenery See more Nico D @Nico1969 2 hrs ago The contrasts of this film are very interesting. At times it felt like it was moving slowly and at other times it seemed like the narrative itself was so rushed. One moment it feels like there’s minimal depth to the storyline and in other moments, it’s incredibly palpable. I’m not so sure it’s a “romance” film, more so a “coming of age story: relationship edition,” in that these two characters are evolving in many ways (interests, needs, capabilities), and at what cost? As such, the movie is very relatable. The anxieties and emotions are intense. Nick Robinson (Love Simon and most recently Voicemails for Isabelle) is as charismatic as they come! He and Emilia Jones (CODA) make you feel every ounce of their angst throughout the film. Real life stuff. See more Christina A @Senioraudience1234 11 hrs ago Very interesting relationship movie for many reasons. It has a thread of reality in the script and acting. What is the saying " love can bite" better them on a screen then me! Worth watching and enjoying. See more Sean K @RT99965077 12 hrs ago Intense love is always the most fun. Great acting and chemistry. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Charlie Harper is an emotional modern romance that explores the tension between love, ambition, identity, and personal growth. Through the evolving relationship of Charlie and Harper, the film examines what happens when two people deeply connected to one another begin growing in different directions, forcing them to confront whether love alone is enough.
Director
Mac Eldridge, Tom Dean
Producer
Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Laura Quicksilver, Patrick Wachsberger, Ashley Stern, Mallory Edens
Screenwriter
Tom Dean
Distributor
Row K Entertainment
Production Co
Picture Perfect Federation, Little Ray Media, Temple Hill Entertainment
Rating
R (Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m
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