About the Film
Charlie's War is the story of Charlotte Lewis, a woman who is experiencing serious emotional and mental turmoil brought about by nightmares of increasing intensity. In the dreams, she is a young girl, and she runs from unknown terrors. Trying to understand her troubling dreams, Charlotte revisits part of her childhood, which comes back to her in a series of impressionistic memories. Charlie, her sister, Jobie, and her mother move in with her grandmother. It is 1944, and World War II rages in Europe and the Far East. Though Grandma's farm seems to be a peaceful refuge, there is an undercurrent of fear and brooding menace in their surroundings.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Charlie's War is a captivating and well-crafted war and mystery movie from 2003. Directed by David Doc Abbott, and starring Olympia Dukakis, Lynn Redgrave, Diane Ladd Charlie's War is the story of Charlotte Lewis, a woman who is experiencing serious emotional and mental turmoil brought about by nightmares of increasing intensity.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, Charlie's War retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends war with mystery elements, Charlie's War deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video
Production Specs
Top Billed Cast
Actors Also In
Olympia Dukakis
Notable Career Works
1987
1995
2007
1988
Lynn Redgrave
Notable Career Works
1998
1987
2002
2007
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