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Sci-fi drama

Flowers for Algernon (2014): Cast & Plot

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Flowers for Algernon is a 2014 sci-fi drama directed by Yves Angelo, starring Grégory Gadebois as Charlie. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Flowers for Algernon (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Yves Angelo
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is Flowers for Algernon About?

The premise of Flowers for Algernon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A man with a low IQ takes part in a scientific experiment with a mouse.

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Cast & crew

Flowers for Algernon Cast & Characters

Grégory Gadebois plays Charlie in Flowers for Algernon. Directed by Yves Angelo.

From the director

More from Yves Angelo

More films directed by Yves Angelo: Too Close to the Sun, Grey Souls, Stolen Life and An Air So Pure.

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Plot

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, Grégory Gadebois, is a mentally disabled young man who works as a part-time baker. At the special school he attends, his teacher Alice suggests he undergo an operation to boost his intelligence. During the pre-treatment tests, Charlie watches Algernon, a clever mouse, deftly solve a maze that he himself cannot crack, a moment that plants both hope and unease about what lies ahead.

Full summary

The whole story of Flowers for Algernon, scene by scene

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Quiz

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.

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Details

Flowers for Algernon Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Blumen für Algernon” and “Цветы для Алжернона”.

Also known as
  • Blumen für Algernon
  • Цветы для Алжернона

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FAQ

Flowers for Algernon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Flowers for Algernon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Flowers for Algernon?

Flowers for Algernon runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Flowers for Algernon released?

Flowers for Algernon was released on June 24, 2014.

Who directed Flowers for Algernon?

Flowers for Algernon was directed by Yves Angelo.

More films by Yves Angelo

Who is in the cast of Flowers for Algernon?

Flowers for Algernon stars Grégory Gadebois as Charlie.

Does Flowers for Algernon have a post-credit scene?

No. Flowers for Algernon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Flowers for Algernon in?

The original language of Flowers for Algernon is French.

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