Flowers for Algernon (2000) is an American-Canadian drama film directed by Jeff Bleckner. Adapted from a novel by Daniel Keyes, the fim centers a 32-year-old mentally handicapped man named Charlie with an IQ of 68. He is ecstatic at being chosen for an experiment aimed at increasing intelligence. But little does he know that there could be unintended consequences from the procedure.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Flowers for Algernon (2000) via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Flowers for Algernon (2000) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Flowers for Algernon (2000) is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Charlie Gordon works part-time as a baker and has a teacher named Alice who helps him with his studies and learning new skills. One day, Alice suggests that Charlie undergo an operation to increase his intelligence. During a pre-treatment test, Charlie witnesses a mouse named Algernon successfully navigate through a complex maze, something he has always struggled with. After the surgery, Charlie’s intellectual abilities improve drastically. He becomes aware of how people have mocked him in the past due to his “differentness.” How he grapples with the emotional and social consequences of his newfound intelligence forms the crux of the film.
Flowers for Algernon (2000) cast members include Matthew Modine as Charlie Gordon, Kelli Williams as Alice Kinian, Gloria Slade as Faye, Carson Durven as Oliver, and David McFarlane as Lester.
Watch Flowers for Algernon (2000)streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Flowers for Algernon (2000) is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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Flowers for Algernon’s (2000) official synopsis is as follows:
“Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old “Charlie Gordon” and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?.”
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