Charlotte Gray (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Charlotte Gray is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Gillian Armstrong, starring Cate Blanchett. It is partly based on Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $5.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Gillian Armstrong
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Based on
- Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charlotte Gray About?
The premise of Charlotte Gray without spoilers, adapted from Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Nazi occupation of France, a determined Scottish woman undertakes a dangerous mission to find her missing lover, a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Simultaneously, she secretly assists the French Resistance, navigating a web of espionage and peril in occupied territory. Her journey is fraught with risk and requires immense courage as she confronts the harsh realities of war.
Charlotte Gray Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- character name as title
- train station
- france
- woman
- resistance
- french resistance
- secret
- royal air force
- pilot
- hope
- courier
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- communist
- behind enemy lines
- vichy
- title directed by female
- word association
- wedding ring
- urination
- underwear
- undercover courier
- undercover agent
- train
- train track
- exploding train
- train engineer
- telephone operator
- teacher
- teacher student relationship
- tank
- suspicion
- student
- st. andrew's scotland
- slaughter
- sex
- secret agent
- scotland
- rifle
- restaurant
- resistance fighter
- ration card
- rain
- prisoner of war
- pow
- police
- policeman
- pistol
- photograph
- perfume
- party
Charlotte Gray Cast
Cate Blanchett stars in Charlotte Gray. Directed by Gillian Armstrong.
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Director Gillian Armstrong
More from Gillian Armstrong
More films directed by Gillian Armstrong, best-rated first: Little Women, My Brilliant Career, Women He's Undressed and Oscar and Lucinda.
Charlotte Gray Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Charlotte Gray 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Charlotte Gray Plot Summary
What happens in Charlotte Gray from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1942, a young Scot named Charlotte Gray embarks on a journey to London, seeking a position as a medical receptionist for a prestigious Harley Street physician. During her train ride, she encounters a man who engages her in conversation and hands her a card detailing a forthcoming book launch. Despite the surrounding turmoil of war, the vibrant social life of London thrives, prompting her friends to persuade her to attend the event. At the gathering, she crosses paths with Flight Lieutenant Peter Gregory, only to be interrupted by the same man from the train, who insists she meet influential figures.
Full summary
The whole story of Charlotte Gray, scene by scene
Charlotte Gray Box Office
Charlotte Gray grossed $5.3 million worldwide. $741,394 came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (86%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.3M
- US & Canada
- $741.4K
- International
- $4.6M
Charlotte Gray Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Charlotte Gray.
How Well Do You Know Charlotte Gray?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does Charlotte Gray arrive in London?
Charlotte Gray Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Die Liebe der Charlotte Gray” and “乱世有情天”.
- Also known as
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- Die Liebe der Charlotte Gray
- 乱世有情天
- Шарлотта Грей
- Charlotte Gray - Uma Paixão Sem Fronteiras
- שרלוט גריי
- Charlotte Gray: Paixão Sem Fronteiras
- Шарлот Грей
- 샬롯트 그레이
- Σαρλότ Γκρέι
- 戰地有心人
- Шарлотта Ґрей
- ชาร์ล็อตต์ เกรย์
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Charlotte Gray FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Charlotte Gray, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlotte Gray?
Charlotte Gray runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Charlotte Gray released?
Charlotte Gray was released on December 28, 2001.
Who directed Charlotte Gray?
Charlotte Gray was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
More films by Gillian Armstrong Who is in the cast of Charlotte Gray?
Charlotte Gray stars Cate Blanchett.
How much did Charlotte Gray make at the box office?
Charlotte Gray grossed $5.3 million worldwide ($741,394 domestic, $4.6 million international).
How is Charlotte Gray rated?
Charlotte Gray has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
Is Charlotte Gray based on a book?
Yes. Charlotte Gray is partly adapted from Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks.
Does Charlotte Gray have a post-credit scene?
No. Charlotte Gray has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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