COMEDY . 1968 . 1h 29m . 6.4/10

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
6.4/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Albert Finney stars as Charlie in Charlie Bubbles.
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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (17 votes)

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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.

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Comedy Drama
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