Charade in 4K

After her estranged husband is murdered, jet-setter Regina “Reggie” Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) returns to Paris to discover their apartment emptied and herself the target of three ruthless criminals convinced she’s hiding a fortune her husband stole during World War II. With danger closing in from every side, she turns to the dashing and mysterious Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) for help—only to find that his identity keeps changing and nothing is as it appears in this dazzling game of cat and mouse set against the glamorous streets of Paris. Blending screwball comedy, heart-pounding suspense, and sparkling romance, Charade delivers nonstop twists, unforgettable one-liners, and pure cinematic magic. A true Hollywood gem directed by Stanley Donen (Singin’ in the Rain), Charade is widely hailed as “the best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never made” thanks to its clever plotting, stylish direction, and iconic pairing of screen legends Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. The film holds special historical significance as a beloved 1960s classic that perfectly captured the era’s blend of glamour and intrigue. Interestingly, it entered the public domain immediately upon its 1963 release due to a production oversight: the opening credits omitted the required copyright notice (the word “copyright” or © symbol), causing Universal Pictures to lose all legal protection under the U.S. copyright laws of the time—making this masterpiece freely available for everyone to enjoy today. Runtime: 113 min (4K) | Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Romance | Director: Stanley Donen | Cast: Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau

Director

Alfred Hitchcock