Charade
Movie • 1963 • 113 min
NR
"Is anyone really who they seem to be?"
After Regina Lampert falls for the dashing Peter Joshua on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex, Scobie and Gideon, who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines.
What viewers say
Viewers adore this classic romantic thriller for the sparkling chemistry and banter between its two leads, the stylish Paris locations, the playful direction, and a twisty plot that mixes suspense with screwball comedy. Many call it a perfect, rewatchable good time. Criticisms are minor: the plot gets tangled, some of the humor feels dated, and a few viewers admire it without feeling emotionally invested. Parents note several dark deaths (mostly off-screen), frequent smoking, drinking and mild romance, and it suits older kids and up.
Best for: Viewers who love classic Hitchcock-style capers with romance and humor.
Summary of public viewer reviews, updated November 2026.
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🎭 Cast
Cary Grant as Peter Joshua
Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert
Walter Matthau as Hamilton Bartholemew
James Coburn as Tex Panthollow
George Kennedy as Herman Scobie
Dominique Minot as Sylvie Gaudel
Ned Glass as Leopold Gideon
Jacques Marin as Edouard Grandpierre