FEATURE FILM

Flowers for Algernon

5.6/10
TMDB31 votes
Original: 91 min

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?

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About 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?

Flowers for Algernon (2000) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Ron Rifkin, Bonnie Bedelia.

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Original language
Runtime
91 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America, Canada
Production companies
Citadel Entertainment, Alliance Atlantis, Storyline Entertainment
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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 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?

Who stars in Flowers for Algernon?

Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Ron Rifkin, Bonnie Bedelia, Gloria Slade, Cliff Saunders. See the cast cards above for character names.

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