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Charly

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Charly, a young man in his thirties, is illiterate. He hides this handicap by combining humor and a sense of trickery. Charly found his mode of expression: music, for which and by which he lives while searching in the metro with his…

DirectorFlorence Strauss
WritersClaudine Zidi·Simon Michaël
ProducersJean-Jacques Avrane·Christian Grusq

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Cast · Directed by Florence Strauss

KTKristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Marie
JPJacques Penot
Jacques Penot
Charly
RB
Régis Bègue
PEPascal Elso
Pascal Elso
BBBoris Bergman
Boris Bergman
HR
Hélène Ruby

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Charly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Charly?

Charly isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Charly on Netflix?

No, Charly is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Charly on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Charly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Charly for free?

Charly isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Charly?

Charly hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 29, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.