84 Charing Cross Road
1987, English. Directed by David Hugh Jones.
A big love affair that began in a little bookstore at 84 Charing Cross Road.
When a humorous script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad in the Saturday Review of Literature for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- David Hugh JonesDirector
- Anne BancroftHelene Hanff
- Anthony HopkinsFrank P. Doel
- Judi DenchNora Doel
- Jean De BaerMaxine Stuart
- Maurice DenhamGeorge Martin
- Eleanor DavidCecily Farr
- Mercedes RuehlKay
- Daniel GerrollBrian
- Wendy MorganMegan Wells
- Ian McNeiceBill Humphries
- Connie BoothThe Lady from Delaware
- J. Smith-CameronGinny
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Roose-Evans, Hugh Whitemore
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What 84 Charing Cross Road is based on
84 Charing Cross Road is based on 84, Charing Cross Road, a 1970 play or musical by Helene Hanff.
Play or musical · 1970
84, Charing Cross Road
By Helene Hanff
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84 Charing Cross Road: quick answers
Is 84 Charing Cross Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 84 Charing Cross Road?
84 Charing Cross Road runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does 84 Charing Cross Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 84 Charing Cross Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
84 Charing Cross Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
84 Charing Cross Road is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is 84 Charing Cross Road on?
84 Charing Cross Road isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 84 Charing Cross Road?
If you liked 84 Charing Cross Road, try The Last Letter from Your Lover, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Shadowlands.
Who directed 84 Charing Cross Road?
84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was directed by David Hugh Jones and stars Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench.
What is 84 Charing Cross Road based on?
84 Charing Cross Road is based on 84, Charing Cross Road, a 1970 play or musical by Helene Hanff.