Charlie St. Cloud (2010)
A young man's melancholy promise to his lost brother is tested by a heartwarming, unexpected romance.
Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pacific Northwest hometown. But his bright future is cut short when tragedy strikes and takes his dreams with it. After high school classmate Tess returns home unexpectedly, Charlie grows torn between honoring a promise he made four years earlier and moving forward with newfound love. As he finds the courage to let go of the past for good, Charlie discovers the soul most worth saving is his own.
How intense is Charlie St. Cloud?
Charlie St. Cloud has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Charlie St. Cloud feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticheartwarmingearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Charlie St. Cloud
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Is Charlie St. Cloud for you?
Is Charlie St. Cloud scary?
No. Charlie St. Cloud is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Charlie St. Cloud gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Charlie St. Cloud sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Charlie St. Cloud OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Charlie St. Cloud?
Charlie St. Cloud runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Charlie St. Cloud?
Charlie St. Cloud is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Charlie St. Cloud have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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