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Chaplin

1992·Movie·PG-13·145 min·7.4(1,217)

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.

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AustraliaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyFilmlegenden Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
JapanAmazon 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
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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.

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Cast of Chaplin

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Charles Spencer Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Hannah Chaplin

Paul Rhys

Paul Rhys

Sydney Chaplin

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Mabel Normand

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich

Mildred Harris

John Thaw

John Thaw

Fred Karno

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

George Hayden

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Mack Sennett

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Edna Purviance

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Douglas Fairbanks

Maria Pitillo

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.

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