Charley Varrick (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1973, Charley Varrick is a thriller and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 111 minutes. “When he runs out of dumb luck he always has genius to fall back on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charley Varrick robs a bank in a small town with his friends, but instead of obtaining a small amount of money, they discover they stole a very large amount of money belonging to the mob. Charley must now come up with a plan to not only evade the police but the mob as well.
Who’s in it. Charley Varrick stars Walter Matthau as Charley Varrick, Joe Don Baker as Molly, Felicia Farr as Sybil Fort and Andrew Robinson as Harman Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Charley Varrick has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charley Varrick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charley Varrick tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley Varrick (1973)?
- In US, Charley Varrick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Charley Varrick worth watching?
- Charley Varrick holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Charley Varrick?
- Charley Varrick stars Walter Matthau, Joe Don Baker, Felicia Farr, Andrew Robinson and Sheree North.
- When was Charley Varrick released?
- Charley Varrick was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.