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DRAMA . 1987 . 1h 40m . English . 7.2/10

84 Charing Cross Road_

"A big love affair that began in a little bookstore at 84 Charing Cross Road."

When a humorous script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad in the Saturday Review of Literature for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road.

Starring Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench
Box Office $2.5M
7.2/10
Rating
$2.5M
Box Office
1h 40m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A big love affair that began in a little bookstore at 84 Charing Cross Road.

When a humorous script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad in the Saturday Review of Literature for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road.

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Cast
Anne Bancroft stars as Helene Hanff in 84 Charing Cross Road.
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Year context
84 Charing Cross Road was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
When a humorous script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad in the Saturday Review of Literature for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she b...
84 Charing Cross Road is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (20)

Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
Helene Hanff
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Frank P. Doel
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Nora Doel
Jean De Baer
Jean De Baer
Maxine Stuart
Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham
George Martin
Eleanor David
Eleanor David
Cecily Farr
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Kay
Daniel Gerroll
Daniel Gerroll
Brian
Wendy Morgan
Wendy Morgan
Megan Wells
Ian McNeice
Ian McNeice
Bill Humphries
Connie Booth
Connie Booth
The Lady from Delaware
J. Smith-Cameron
J. Smith-Cameron
Ginny
TI
Tom Isbell
Ed
Anne Dyson
Anne Dyson
Mrs. Boulton
Ronn Carroll
Ronn Carroll
Businessman on Plane
SS
Sam Stoneburner
New York Bookseller
CL
Charles Lewsen
The Print Buyer
BP
Bernie Passeltiner
Willie, the Deli Owner
MJ
Michael John McGann
Maxine's Stage Manager
GN
Gwen Nelson
Bill's Great Aunt

BOX OFFICE

$2.5M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Rating
7.2/10 (223 votes)
Popularity
1
Box Office
$2,538,291

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is 84 Charing Cross Road about?
When a humorous script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad in the Saturday Review of Literature for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road.
How long is 84 Charing Cross Road?
84 Charing Cross Road has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in 84 Charing Cross Road?
The cast of 84 Charing Cross Road includes Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench, Jean De Baer, Maurice Denham.
How much did 84 Charing Cross Road make at the box office?
84 Charing Cross Road earned $2,538,291 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of 84 Charing Cross Road?
84 Charing Cross Road has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 223 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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