Charlie Bubbles_
"If You Think You're Old Enough"
Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
Starring
Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Charlie Bubbles was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer...
Charlie Bubbles is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Albert Finney
Charlie
Colin Blakely
Smokey
Billie Whitelaw
Lottie
Liza Minnelli
Eliza
TG
Timothy Garland
Jack
Richard Pearson
Accountant
Nicholas Phipps
Agent
Peter Sallis
Solicitor
CH
Charles Hill
Head Waiter
CL
Charles Lamb
Mr. Noseworthy
Margery Mason
Mrs. Noseworthy
Diana Coupland
Maudie
George Innes
Garage Attendant
AP
Arthur Pentelow
Man with Car
Alan Lake
Airman
Yootha Joyce
Woman in Cafe
PC
Peter Carlisle
Man in Cafe
WP
Wendy Padbury
Girl in Cafe
SE
Susan Engel
Nanny
RB
Rex Boyd
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What is Charlie Bubbles about?
Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
How long is Charlie Bubbles?
Charlie Bubbles has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Charlie Bubbles?
The cast of Charlie Bubbles includes Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw, Liza Minnelli, Timothy Garland.
What is the rating of Charlie Bubbles?
Charlie Bubbles has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama