

Chaplin
“Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend.”
An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
Where to watch Chaplin in United States
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Where is Chaplin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Chaplin
Chaplin is a 1992 English-language drama film directed by Richard Attenborough. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Kanopy, Hoopla.
Chaplin was produced by Carolco Pictures, RCS Video, and Lambeth and made in France and Italy. It was released on December 17, 1992, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers
- Bryan Forbes, William Goldman, William Boyd
- Release date
- December 17, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $31 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Carolco Pictures, RCS Video, Lambeth
Chaplin cast & crew
Chaplin was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by Bryan Forbes, William Goldman, and William Boyd.
The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin as Hannah Chaplin, Paul Rhys as Sydney Chaplin, Marisa Tomei as Mabel Normand, Milla Jovovich as Mildred Harris, and John Thaw as Fred Karno.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist, and it was produced by Mario Kassar and Richard Attenborough.
Is Chaplin worth watching?
Chaplin holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,217 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Chaplin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chaplin
In United States, you can stream Chaplin on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Chaplin

Robert Downey Jr.
Charles Spencer Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin
Hannah Chaplin

Paul Rhys
Sydney Chaplin

Marisa Tomei
Mabel Normand

Milla Jovovich
Mildred Harris

John Thaw
Fred Karno

Moira Kelly
Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill

Anthony Hopkins
George Hayden

Dan Aykroyd
Mack Sennett

Penelope Ann Miller
Edna Purviance

Kevin Kline
Douglas Fairbanks

Maria Pitillo
Mary Pickford
Chaplin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chaplin in United States?
Chaplin is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Chaplin on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Chaplin is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Chaplin in?
Chaplin is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chaplin?
Chaplin runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Chaplin rated?
Chaplin is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,217 ratings.











