Charlie has a neurological disorder in which strong emotions, especially joy, make him faint. He lives with his brother. Working as librarian gives him a quiet environment, but then Francesca enters the library and his life.
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Cast
| Martin Freeman | ... |
Charlie
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| Morena Baccarin | ... |
Francesca
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| Jake Lacy | ... |
Cooper
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| Melissa Rauch | ... |
Bethany
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| Shannon Woodward | ... |
Liza
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| Hayes MacArthur | ... |
Jordan
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| Adam Shapiro | ... |
Marvin
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| Jackie Seiden | ... |
Jan
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| Jane Curtin | ... |
Sylvia
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| Adam LeFevre | ... |
Father Dave
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| Sabrina Sloan | ... |
Ann
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Ollie Seiden | ... |
Service Dog
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Sharon Gee | ... |
Helen
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| Ellis Rubin | ... |
Victor
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| Willie C. Carpenter | ... |
Lavelle
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| Mike Britt | ... |
Carousel Operator
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| Ed Herbstman | ... |
Actor
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| Neal Lerner | ... |
Doctor
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| Tyler Bourke | ... |
Frederick
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| Ravi Cabot-Conyers | ... |
Deangelo
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Alita Moses | ... |
Singer
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Devon Yesberger | ... |
Singer / Piano Player
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Tomek Miernowski | ... |
Singer / Guitar Player
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Josh Hari | ... |
Bass Player
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Jordan Rose | ... |
Drummer
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Jasmine Rose Seiden | ... |
Girl in Youtube Video
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| William Bogert | ... |
Clerk
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| Chris Distefano | ... |
Staten Island Meathead
(as Chris DiStefano)
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| Chris McGinn | ... |
Nurse
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| dL Sams | ... |
Tearful Wife
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| Mahkah Wright | ... |
Classroom child
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| Jason Altman | ... |
Mad Banker (uncredited)
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| Daniel Wright Jr. | ... |
Guy walking in park (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jason Winer | ||
Written by
| Max Werner | ... | (written by) |
| Chris Higgins | ... | (inspired by a story on WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" by) |
Produced by
| Mike Falbo | ... | producer |
| Ira Glass | ... | producer |
| Brett Harris | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Lasker | ... | producer |
| Susan Leber | ... | co-producer |
| Jimmy Miller | ... | producer |
| Nick Moceri | ... | executive producer |
| Adam Phillips | ... | associate producer |
| Alissa Shipp | ... | producer |
| Pamela Thur | ... | producer |
| Kyle Weber | ... | co-producer |
| Max Werner | ... | executive producer |
| Joseph White | ... | executive producer |
| Jason Winer | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeremy Turner | ||
Cinematography by
| David Robert Jones | ||
Editing by
| Peter Teschner | ||
Editorial Department
| Randi Atkins | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| S.J. Allocco-St.Germain | ... | (as S.J. Allocco) |
| Jennifer Euston | ||
Production Design by
| Lisa Myers | ||
Art Direction by
| Danica Pantic | ||
Set Decoration by
| Meagan Miller-McKeever | ||
Costume Design by
| Carisa Kelly | ||
Makeup Department
| Jessie Eden | ... | key makeup artist |
| Fiona Mifsud | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Jamie Buckner | ... | production manager / production supervisor |
| Joseph White | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eric Berkal | ... | first assistant director |
| Anne Marie Dentici | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Christina Chandler | ... | property master |
| Joseph Fernandez | ... | art department production assistant |
| Ryan Gertsen | ... | construction coordinator |
| Michael O'Dell Green | ... | charge scenic |
| Leesa Osborn | ... | on-set dresser |
| Frances H Smith | ... | set dresser (as Frances Smith) |
| Deno Williams | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Ben Broer | ... | sound editor |
| Greg DeCellio | ... | sound utility |
| Robert Edwards | ... | adr mixer |
| Zé Frías | ... | pro tools playback mixer (as José Frías) / sound utility (as José Frías) |
| Christopher Gomez | ... | sound effects editor |
| Penny Harold | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Bill Higley | ... | adr mixer |
| Joshua Hilson | ... | sound mixer |
| Jerry Lafuente | ... | sound effects editor |
| Troy Marrero | ... | boom operator |
| Arielle McGrail | ... | dialogue editor |
| Michael Perricone | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Rice | ... | adr mixer |
| Simon Sampath-Kumar | ... | adr mixer |
| TC Spriggs | ... | sound effects editor (as T.C. Spriggs) |
| Tim Terusa | ... | dialogue editor |
| Alvaro Vela | ... | sound recordist |
| Kenneth Wilkinson | ... | sound utility |
Visual Effects by
| Randi Atkins | ... | visual effects editor |
| Nadia Danova | ... | visual effects producer |
| Iskra Nacheva | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Jonathan Podwil | ... | visual effects |
| Stoimen Stoyanov | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Scott Burik | ... | stunt rigger |
| Alex Huynh | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jason Mello | ... | stunt double: Martin Freeman |
| Jason Ng | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Aaron Vexler | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tanner Carlson | ... | steadicam & additional camera |
| Dante Corrocher | ... | second assistant camera |
| Justyn T. Davis | ... | gaffer |
| Justin Hartough | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Erik Jue | ... | lighting technician |
| Linda Kallerus | ... | still photographer |
| Andy Kugler | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Scott Hall Miller | ... | second assistant "a" camera |
| Nicco Quinto | ... | director of photography: 2nd unit |
| Joseph Robinson | ... | second assistant "b" camera |
| Gabriel Eduardo Solorzano | ... | grip |
| Ryan Toussieng | ... | b camera/steadicam operator |
Casting Department
| Ronen Gevint | ... | background casting |
| Lauren Kurnit | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angela Barrow | ... | costume assistant |
| Simon Dasher | ... | key costumer |
| Christy Guillermain | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Ana Cuadra | ... | location manager |
| Michael McGrail | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Alison Lieber | ... | music supervisor |
| Abhay Manusmare | ... | music editor / score mixer / score recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rebecca Schwab | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dan Buckman | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Alissa Crist | ... | production coordinator |
| Noemi Feliz | ... | key on-set production assistant |
| Rosa Garces | ... | production accountant |
| Debbi L. Klopman | ... | immigration counsel |
| Yana Collins Lehman | ... | post production accountant |
| Jeffrey J. Marks | ... | main title producer |
| Marcelo Mayen | ... | 1st team production assistant |
| Daniel A. Mondschain | ... | Physical Production Executive |
| Tamara Mae Paulson | ... | assisitant accountant |
| Gary E Schreiber | ... | tax accountant |
| Christian Simonds | ... | production counsel |
| Amy Stein | ... | production counsel |
| Kelly Ulmer | ... | locations coordinator |
| Keri Weisblum | ... | post production accountant |
Thanks
| Kzar Torres | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- IFC Films (2019) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) (2019) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- APM Music (music)
- ColorTime (digital intermediate services)
- Endcrawl.com (end titles made with)
- GreenSlate (payroll)
- Katrina Wan PR (film publicist)
- Plucky (main titles)
- Soundtrack New York (adr facility)
- Trevanna Post (post-production accounting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Charlie suffers from cataplexy, a symptom of narcolepsy that causes sudden bouts of paralysis whenever he experiences strong emotions -- in particular, joy. He develops a variety of techniques to deny himself too much pleasure and happiness, but they're put to the ultimate test when he falls in love. |
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| Taglines | He's never been happier. And that's the problem. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This story is loosely based on Act 3 of Episode 409 of the "This American Life" radio program hosted by Ira Glass. See more » |
| Goofs | When Charlie is pushing his brother near the end of the movie, the railing has spikes on. When Charlie falls over the railing the spikes disappear as he is caught and dragged back up. They return when he is back over the railing. See more » |
| Crazy Credits | There is an extra scene during the credits, where Charlie and Francesca share a bathroom together. Charlie watches her applying roll-on deodorant and falls asleep in the sink. See more » |
| Quotes |
Charlie:
I can't drive with the radio on in case anything by The Pointer Sisters comes on and I swerve into a ditch. I can't walk along any beach where there might be frolicking seals. I can't eat Kettle Corn. I can't boogie board. I can't swim in any body if water that is higher than my chest, especially if there's some guy playing with his gorgeous Golden Retriever. I can't barbecue unsupervised. I probably can't go to The Grand Canyon just based on the pictures I've seen 'cause it's too breathtakingly beautiful. I would like to have kids, but they either have to be boring or spoiled because cute, adorable... Francesca: [interrupts] Charlie! We'll adopt the worst kids we can find. See more » |