Flowers for Algernon (2000): Cast & Plot
Flowers for Algernon is a 2000 drama directed by Jeff Bleckner, starring Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon, Kelli Williams and Ron Rifkin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Citadel Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flowers for Algernon About?
The premise of Flowers for Algernon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After an experimental operation boosts his intellect, mentally‑handicapped Charlie Gordon goes from illiterate to quoting Shakespeare, yet the treatment carries dangerous side effects that threaten to erase his newfound brilliance. As his intelligence rises, Charlie wrestles with love, identity and the risk of losing himself again.
Flowers for Algernon Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- genius
- mother son reunion
- laboratory
- teacher student relationship
- tragedy
- bakery
- mouse
- intelligence
- mental retardation
- experiment
- brain surgery
- based on novel
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- character name in title
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to pisces the astrological sign
- psychological drama
- mental hospital
- medical drama
- tragedy drama
- period drama
- biotech sci fi
- cake
- kiss
- crying
- research
- shouting
- memory
- anger
- scientist
- ethics
- deception
- fired from a job
- reference to treasure island the novel
- mother son relationship
- reading
- reading a book
- bar
- reference to anna karenina the novel
- mockery
- prank
- flour
- rorschach test
- maze
Flowers for Algernon Cast & Characters
Matthew Modine leads the cast as Charlie Gordon, with Kelli Williams as Alice Kinian and Ron Rifkin as Dr. Jonah Strauss. Directed by Jeff Bleckner; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeff Bleckner
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Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon - Kelli Williams as Alice Kinian
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Ron Rifkin as Dr. Jonah Strauss -
Bonnie Bedelia as Rose
Also Starring in Flowers for Algernon
· 14 more- Cameron Bowen Young Charlie
- Kathryn Kirkpatrick Bernice
- Cliff Saunders Mike
- Billy Khoury Male Neighbor
- Hayley Lochner Harriet
- Mo Kelso Female Neighbor
- Ron Kennell Bakery Worker
- Gloria Slade Faye
- Carson Durven Oliver
- David McFarlane Lester
- Andrew Dinner First Teen
- Vince Guerriero Bartender
- Ronit Cohen Francine
- Liam Titcomb Second Teen
More from Jeff Bleckner
More films directed by Jeff Bleckner: Away and Back, Remember Sunday, Loving Leah and The Russell Girl.
Flowers for Algernon Plot Summary
What happens in Flowers for Algernon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Gordon is a mentally disabled young man who works as a part-time baker. Alice Kinian, the teacher at the special school that he attends, suggests he undergo an operation to increase his intelligence. In the lead‑up to treatment, Charlie watches a mouse named Algernon navigate an intricate maze with surprising ease, a sign that something extraordinary might be possible for him too.
Full summary
The whole story of Flowers for Algernon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Flowers for Algernon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Charlie Gordon's job before he undergoes the operation?
Flowers for Algernon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Цветы для Элджернона” and “Un sueño imposible”.
- Also known as
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- Цветы для Элджернона
- Un sueño imposible
- Růže pro Algernon
- アルジャーノンに花束を
- Virágot Algernonnak
- Un cuore semplice
- 献给阿尔吉侬的花束
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Charly 1968 -
Still Alice 2014 -
Everything, Everything 2017 -
The Almond and the Seahorse 2022 -
Genius 2016 -
Hearts in Atlantis 2001 -
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart 2023 -
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds 1972 -
What's Eating Gilbert Grape 1994 -
Les Fleurs Magiques 1995 -
Rain Man 1988 -
I.Q. 1994
Flowers for Algernon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flowers for Algernon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flowers for Algernon?
Flowers for Algernon runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Flowers for Algernon released?
Flowers for Algernon was released on February 20, 2000.
Who directed Flowers for Algernon?
Flowers for Algernon was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
More films by Jeff Bleckner Who is in the cast of Flowers for Algernon?
Flowers for Algernon stars Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon, Kelli Williams as Alice Kinian and Ron Rifkin as Dr. Jonah Strauss, among 18 credited actors.
Does Flowers for Algernon have a post-credit scene?
No. Flowers for Algernon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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