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Flowers for Algernon

5.620001h 31mNRMovieDrama

Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie.…

DirectorJeff Bleckner
ProducersMark Winemaker·David R. Ginsburg

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Cast · Directed by Jeff Bleckner

MMMatthew Modine
Matthew Modine
Charlie Gordon
KWKelli Williams
Kelli Williams
Alice Kinian
RRRon Rifkin
Ron Rifkin
Dr. Jonah Strauss
BBBonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia
Rose
GSGloria Slade
Gloria Slade
Faye
CSCliff Saunders
Cliff Saunders
Mike
KKKathryn Kirkpatrick
Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Bernice
DM
David McFarlane
Lester
RC
Ronit Cohen
Francine
CDCarson Durven
Carson Durven
Oliver
HLHayley Lochner
Hayley Lochner
Harriet
CBCameron Bowen
Cameron Bowen
Young Charlie

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Flowers for Algernon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Flowers for Algernon?

Flowers for Algernon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Flowers for Algernon on Netflix?

No, Flowers for Algernon is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Flowers for Algernon on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Flowers for Algernon is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Flowers for Algernon for free?

Flowers for Algernon is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.