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Turn Up Charlie

  • TV Series
  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
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Idris Elba in Turn Up Charlie (2019)
Follows a down-and-out DJ (Idris Elba) who plots to rebuild his music career whilst working as a nanny for his famous best friend's wild 11 year-old daughter.
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Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a nanny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter.Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a nanny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter.Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a nanny to his famous best friend's problem-child daughter.

  • Creators
    • Idris Elba
    • Gary Reich
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • Piper Perabo
    • Frankie Hervey
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    8.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,353
    8,515
    • Creators
      • Idris Elba
      • Gary Reich
    • Stars
      • Idris Elba
      • Piper Perabo
      • Frankie Hervey
    • 118User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Charlie
    • 2019
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Sara
    • 2019
    Frankie Hervey
    Frankie Hervey
    • Gabrielle
    • 2019
    Nicki Vickery
    • Journalist
    • 2019
    Shaheen Ramdiane
    • Posh Parent
    • 2019
    JJ Feild
    JJ Feild
    • David
    • 2019
    Angela Griffin
    Angela Griffin
    • Astrid
    • 2019
    Jade Anouka
    Jade Anouka
    • Tommi
    • 2019
    Guz Khan
    Guz Khan
    • Del
    • 2019
    Jocelyn Jee Esien
    • Lydia
    • 2019
    Cameron James-King
    Cameron James-King
    • Hunter
    • 2019
    Dustin Demri-Burns
    Dustin Demri-Burns
    • Daniel Smith
    • 2019
    Zak Holland
    Zak Holland
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    • 2019
    Shola Adewusi
    Shola Adewusi
    • Ranti
    • 2019
    Patrice Naiambana
    • Jide
    • 2019
    Ashley Bannerman
    Ashley Bannerman
    • Alicia
    • 2019
    Rina Sawayama
    Rina Sawayama
    • Layla Valentine
    • 2019
    Nikkita Chadha
    Nikkita Chadha
    • Drunk Girl…
    • 2019
    • Creators
      • Idris Elba
      • Gary Reich
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    7Lamiae

    Feel-good series.

    So, as others have mentioned, this isn't the most deep, nuanced, complex plot in the world, but I don't think that all series are supposed to deliver that. I almost watched all episodes in one go because it put a big smile on my face. I soon started to feel for the characters. Watch it folks, with a nice glass of wine, or whatever you fancy. Enjoy!
    9jdocop-35513

    New is old

    We watched the first few episodes last night, even though we totally cannot relate to what the show calls a DJ, or what they refer to as music. The characters are real and relatable (not a word, is it?) and funny. The show itself is entertaining. The precocious Gabs is very good. The scenes move, and even though we don't know a lot of the references, the people remain human, and that is what makes this work. I knew we wanted to see this just because of Mr. Elba, and we were so happily surprised to see him do something so light, so well. Piper Perabo was a pleasant surprise, especially for my wife, who really liked "Covert Affairs." We will finish binging the rest of this first season ASAP, and hope for more.
    8spikeypoet

    JEEZ!!!

    Ok... so I wasn't even gonna watch this, because the trailer made it look below average. I decided to trial the first episode and... I was hooked! Idris Elba is a POWERHOUSE -- The man can do no wrong!! This show just showcases how versatile he is as an actor; I'm not sure this show would have worked, with anybody else, but he manages to pull it off, in style. Bloody brilliant!!
    9virenvpatel

    Enjoyed

    I enjoyed the show .the acting is fabulous by all the cast .its totally worth to watch...
    9jess-a-reviewer

    Great to see this side of Elba's acting

    This great light hearted series with some characters you don't see portrayed often enough in British entertainment - and well done. Also great to see Elba acting in the Charlie character, does it brilliantly as you'd expect. There are a few formulaic bits but good enough to enjoy overall.

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      Idris Elba was the DJ at The Royal Wedding of Harry & Meghan.

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сделай погромче, Чарли
    • Filming locations
      • Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Babieka
      • Brown Eyed Boy
      • Green Door Pictures
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      • 30m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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