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Brian and Charles

Film · 2022

An endearing outlier, Brian lives alone in a Welsh valley, inventing oddball contraptions that seldom work. After finding a discarded mannequin head, Brian gets an idea. Three days, a washing machine, and sundry spare parts later, he’s invented Charles, an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and proves a charming, cheeky companion. Before long, however, Charles also develops autonomy. Intrigued by the wider world — or whatever lies beyond the cottage where Brian has hidden him away — Charles craves adventure.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Chris Haywardwriter
  2. David Earlwriter
  3. Jim Archerdirector
  4. Jo Walkereditor
  5. Lauren Darkexecutive producer
  6. Mary Burkeexecutive producer
  7. Damian Jonesexecutive producer
  8. Ollie Maddenexecutive producer
  9. Daniel Battsekexecutive producer
  10. Murren Tulletcinematographer
  11. Catherine Williscasting director
  12. Daniel Pembertoncomposer
  13. Rupert Majendieproducer
  14. John Palfery Smithproducer
  15. David Fishmusic supervisor
  16. Hannah Purdy Fogginproduction designer

On screen

  1. Chris Haywardlead actor
  2. David Earllead actor
  3. Louise Brealeylead actor
  4. Jamie Michielead actor
  5. Mari Izzardsupporting actor
  6. Cara Chasesupporting actor
  7. Lowri Izzardsupporting actor
  8. Rishi Nairsupporting actor
  9. Sunil Patelsupporting actor
  10. Lynn Huntersupporting actor
  11. Nina Sosanyasupporting actor
  12. Colin Bennettguest actor
  13. Vivienne Soanguest actor
  14. Nicholas Asburyguest actor
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From the people who made Brian and Charles

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Through the cast

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