Flowers for Algernon (2000)
Jeff Bleckner, 2000
Flowers for Algernon
Daniel Keyes, 1966
Flowers for Algernon is a movie directed by Jeff Bleckner in 2000 and based on the book of the same name by Daniel Keyes, first published in 1966. The movie features Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Bonnie Bedelia, Ron Rifkin, Cameron Bowen, Gloria Slade, and others.
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Storyline
The heartwarming tale of a kind, mentally challenged guy who must deal with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the challenging challenges that go along with it. After undergoing experimental brain surgery to boost his IQ, Charlie is inspired by his newfound genius, but he also struggles to accept his former self and begins to doubt the worth of his knowledge. He confides in his teacher, Alice, who he starts to fall for, and Algernon, a lab mouse who underwent the same treatment.
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Movie vs Book
Year
2000
Minutes
91
Movie Rate
6.70
Source: IMDb
Year
1966
Pages
216
Book Rate
8.30
S: Goodreads
Book
Flowers for Algernon
Author: Daniel Keyes
Country: USA
First published in: 1966
Length: 216 pages
Genre: Fiction
Other screen adaptations of the book
Movie by Ralph Nelson
Movie by David Delrieux
Movie by Yves Angelo
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