Brian and Charles (2022)

An endearing outlier, Brian lives alone in a Welsh valley, inventing oddball contraptions that seldom work. After finding a discarded mannequin head, Brian gets an idea. Three days, a washing machine, and sundry spare parts later, he’s invented Charles, an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and proves a charming, cheeky companion. Before long, however, Charles also develops autonomy. Intrigued by the wider world — or whatever lies beyond the cottage where Brian has hidden him away — Charles craves adventure.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction

What to watch after Brian and Charles

• Millions (2004)
• Robots (2005) — Same subject: inventor, robot
• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
• Short Circuit (1986) — Same subject: robot
• Love and Monsters (2020) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)