Charade (1963)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,503 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Released: 1963-12-01
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Charade
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, Brew, Britbox Apple TV channel, Pure Flix
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Brew, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
Charade parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Charade is a classic NR comedy-mystery involving a murdered husband, espionage, and a hunt for stolen money.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves a murder mystery and menacing pursuers, handled with classic-era restraint rather than graphic depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Cary Grant as Peter Joshua
- Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert
- Walter Matthau as Hamilton Bartholemew
- James Coburn as Tex Panthollow
- George Kennedy as Herman Scobie
- Dominique Minot as Sylvie Gaudel
- Ned Glass as Leopold Gideon
- Jacques Marin as Edouard Grandpierre
- Paul Bonifas as Mr. Felix
- Thomas Chelimsky as Jean-Louis Gaudel
Charade FAQ
Is Charade good?
Charade has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,503 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Charade?
In the US you can stream Charade on Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, Brew, Britbox Apple TV channel and Pure Flix, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Brew, Kanopy, Hoopla and FlixHouse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Charade OK for kids?
Charade is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Charade is a classic NR comedy-mystery involving a murdered husband, espionage, and a hunt for stolen money.
What movies are like Charade?
If you liked Charade, try Notorious, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., How to Steal a Million and The Palm Beach Story.