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City Lights

1931·Movie·G·87 min·★ 8.2(2,593)

“True Blind Love”

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

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Where to watch City Lights in India

Can I watch City Lights in India? Yes — you can stream City Lights in India on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel and Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.

Click a service to open City Lights there. Availability last verified on November 14, 2026.

Where is City Lights streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaLionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, JioHotstar—
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store
CanadaCrave, HooplaApple TV Store, YouTube
AustraliaBeamafilm—
Germany—YouTube
FranceLaCinetekOrange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainAcontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon ChannelRakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus
BrazilBelas Artes à La Carte, Telecine Amazon Channel, Arte Amazon Channel, Pluto TV—
JapanU-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon ChannelAmazon Video

About City Lights

City Lights is a 1931 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 2600 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.

City Lights was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 6, 1931, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writers
Harry Crocker, Charlie Chaplin, Harry Carr
Release date
February 6, 1931
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Charles Chaplin Productions
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City Lights cast & crew

City Lights was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Harry Crocker, Charlie Chaplin, and Harry Carr.

The cast features Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp, Virginia Cherrill as A Blind Girl, Florence Lee as Her Grandmother, Harry Myers as An Eccentric Millionaire, Al Ernest Garcia as His Butler, and Hank Mann as A Prizefighter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography is by Roland Totheroh, and it was produced by Charlie Chaplin.

Is City Lights worth watching?

City Lights holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 2,593 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, City Lights is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch City Lights

In India, you can stream City Lights on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, and JioHotstar. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of City Lights

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

A Tramp

Virginia Cherrill

Virginia Cherrill

A Blind Girl

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Florence Lee

Her Grandmother

Harry Myers

Harry Myers

An Eccentric Millionaire

Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

His Butler

Hank Mann

Hank Mann

A Prizefighter

Albert Austin

Albert Austin

Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)

Eddie Baker

Eddie Baker

Boxing Fight Referee (uncredited)

Henry Bergman

Henry Bergman

Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)

Buster Brodie

Buster Brodie

Bald Party Guest (uncredited)

Jeanne Carpenter

Jeanne Carpenter

Diner in Restaurant (uncredited)

Tom Dempsey

Tom Dempsey

Boxer (uncredited)

City Lights — FAQs

▸Where can I watch City Lights in India?

City Lights is streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, JioHotstar in India.

▸Where can I watch City Lights in the US?

In the US, City Lights is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch City Lights in the UK?

In the UK, City Lights is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Is City Lights on Lionsgate Play?

Yes — City Lights is currently available on Lionsgate Play in India.

▸What language is City Lights in?

City Lights is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is City Lights?

City Lights runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

▸What is City Lights rated?

City Lights is rated G. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 2,593 ratings.

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