Official poster of Flowers for Algernon
⭐ 5.6/10
Movie • 2000

Flowers for Algernon

“Last month, Charlie Gordon couldn't read. Now he's quoting Shakespeare. Can the medical miracle that changed his life help him understand the meaning of love?”

Drama
91 min

Synopsis

Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?

Release date 2000-02-20
Original language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1