Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
2000
1h 31m
5.7/10 (24 votes)
Director: Jeff Bleckner

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

Overview

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?

Top Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Charlie Gordon

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams

Alice Kinian

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Dr. Jonah Strauss

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