Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
Kernel Score: 82% · 281 ratings
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1964-12-16
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An aging, reclusive Southern belle plagued by a horrifying family secret descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative.
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a Southern Gothic horror-thriller involving murder, madness, and psychological terror.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes a graphic murder, dismemberment references, and sustained psychological terror and shock imagery.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Bette Davis as Charlotte Hollis
- Olivia de Havilland as Miriam Deering
- Joseph Cotten as Drew Bayliss
- Agnes Moorehead as Velma Cruther
- Cecil Kellaway as Harry Willis
- Victor Buono as Big Sam Hollis
- Mary Astor as Jewel Mayhew
- Wesley Addy as Sheriff Standish
- William Campbell as Paul Marchand
- Bruce Dern as John Mayhew
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte FAQ
Is Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte good?
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 281 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte?
In the US you can stream Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a Southern Gothic horror-thriller involving murder, madness, and psychological terror.
What movies are like Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte?
If you liked Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, try What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Angel Heart, Frenzy and Halloween.