: The film explores the exhausting and repetitive nature of recovery, the impact of addiction on families, and the desperation for connection within rehab environments.
The film Being Charlie (2015) is a semi-autobiographical drama directed by and co-written by his son, Nick Reiner . It provides a raw, vulnerable look at a teenager’s cycle through drug addiction and rehab, drawing heavily from Nick's own real-life struggles with substance abuse and homelessness. Movie Overview
: The story follows 18-year-old Charlie Mills ( Nick Robinson ) as he cycles in and out of treatment facilities while navigating a strained relationship with his father, David ( Cary Elwes ), a high-profile politician running for governor.