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Charlie Harper

Play trailer 1:29 Poster for Charlie Harper R Sep 2026 1h 42m Romance Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.

Critics Reviews

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Jake Wilson Sydney Morning Herald Sep 28, 2026
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 Sep 28, 2026
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 Sep 26, 2026
1/4
Ultimately, the film is just an echo of much, much better films. Go to Full Review
Cole Groth FandomWire 6 days ago
5/10
Charlie Harper suffocates honest emotion with manipulative music cues and tired clichés, squandering two fantastic lead performances on an amateurish, sloppy script. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Sep 28, 2026
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 Sep 27, 2026
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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Audience Reviews

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Rosette 5 days ago It was slowly building the story for the viewer. I especially liked that it wasn’t in chronological order because it mirrors your memories and how they become distorted after the relationship, and I love the deep themes of love and loss and growth. I walked out of there feeling stronger in my sense of self having healed from a long relationship. See more Cecil Roberson Sep 27, 2026 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 Sep 26, 2026 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 Sep 26, 2026 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 J. Steven M @RT84701543 11 hrs ago I've seen this film twice. It is a real gem, the type of film we don't often get about young love. It is uncynical, earnest, and romantic in a way that we just don't see in cinemas enough! This isn't necessarily a movie where you discuss what it's about, but HOW it's about it. The story of two lovers who meet early in life and watch each other grow, while trying to figure out how they can still love the other person while they change, is not the first tale about young love. But it's the way this story is told, with conviction and truth by its actors, that lingers in the mind after the film ends. The characters feel lived-in and real. They don't have remarkable lives, but we recognize the reality they inhabit. The direction is unfussy and inspired. The lensing is handsome and evocative. This is a movie that will cause you to look up your ex, wondering if you owe each other one final conversation. See it! See more Autumn B @RT31093431 5 days ago This movie connected with me on so many levels. As someone who turned 18 in 2007, it was so nostalgic to see memories of the past. On another level, I instantly connected with both Charlie & Harper and their differences in ambition and wants for the future as I've struggled with both sides myself. The movie was well shot and had great world building while creating a dynamic relationship from start to finish and beyond. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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, Wide
Runtime
1h 42m
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