Charlie Harper (2026)
is love enough?
As an ambitious chef and her struggling partner move to a new city to start fresh, the stark divide in their drives tests the limits of their love.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 24 September 2026 |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Tom Dean |
| Starring | Nick Robinson, Emilia Jones and Nicholas Cirillo |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.5/10 |
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What kind of watch this is
Tom Dean’s 2026 film asks a simple question: is love enough? It runs 102 minutes, which is exactly how long it takes for two people with opposite ambitions to realize they are moving in different directions. Nick Robinson and Emilia Jones play the couple, their energy grounded by Nicholas Cirillo. The drama leans on the friction between a chef’s rising career and a partner trying to find his footing. It is not a love story so much as a stress test for one.
What the critics said
The reviews landed in the middle, which usually means the film did exactly what it intended. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 59% from 32 critics, averaging 5.6 out of 10. Metacritic scores it 51 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, a number that signals mixed or average reception. Mikkel Frederiksen of Film Threat saw it as a solid 8 out of 10, arguing it handles familiar romance themes in a more grounded way. Not everyone bought the charm. Guy Lodge of Variety felt the movie never found momentum, noting that while we might feel a wistful sadness for the characters, our hearts don't break for them.
How it did with audiences
No box office figures exist for Charlie Harper. The financial record is a blank page, leaving the audience’s judgment to live or die by the stars. On TMDB, users have settled on a 7.5 out of 10. That is a solid score, not a landslide. It suggests the film did its job without demanding a standing ovation. Viewers found it acceptable, perhaps even enjoyable, but not life-altering. The numbers are quiet because the film itself was.
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Sources
- Charlie Harper on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q136190269 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Charlie Harper (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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