Charlie Bartlett

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
2/22/2008
97
R

Popularity is a state of mind.

Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.

Director:
Revenue:
$5,254,986
Budget:
$12,000,000

Cast

Reviews

  • Geronimo1967

    Charlie (Anton Yelchin) is the neglected rich kid whos been thrown out of school so often that his mum (Hope Davis) resorts to him going to an ordinary school. Arriving in their stretched (and rather classy looking) old Mercedes bedecked in blazer and attaché case, he is quickly the plaything of school hard case Bivens (Tyler Hilton) only to be rescued by the principal Gardner (Robert Downey Jr.). Now spoilt he may be, but Charlie is no fool and after a few sessions with his own shrink, and the appreciation of just how empowering a little medication can be, he does a deal with his nemesis to go into business offering counselling services to his fellow pupils. One thing leads to another and his increasing awareness of their problems is used ...

    February 19, 2025

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