Charade (1963)
A charming stranger helps a woman evade dangerous criminals while witty banter and romance blossom in Paris.
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
How intense is Charade?
Charade is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a date-night pick and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry.
What Charade feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticsuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Date nightFull attention
Where to stream Charade
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Charade for you?
Is Charade scary?
Only a little. Charade has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Charade gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Charade sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Charade?
Charade runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Charade?
Charade is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Charade have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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