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Modern Times

1936·Movie·G·87 min·★ 8.3(4,263)

“He stands alone as the greatest entertainer of modern times! No one on earth can make you laugh as heartily or touch your heart as deeply...the whole world laughs, cries and thrills to his priceless genius!”

A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...

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Where to watch Modern Times in India

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

Click a service to open Modern Times there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Modern Times 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, YouTube TV, Criterion ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store
CanadaCrave, Criterion ChannelApple TV Store
Germany—YouTube, MagentaTV, Rakuten TV
France—Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainAcontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, TivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, Telecine Amazon Channel, Arte Amazon Channel, Libreflix—
JapanU-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
South KoreaWatcha—

About Modern Times

Modern Times is a 1936 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 4300 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.

Modern Times was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1936, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writers
Charlie Chaplin
Release date
February 5, 1936
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Charles Chaplin Productions
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Modern Times cast & crew

Modern Times was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.

The cast features Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp (A Factory Worker), Paulette Goddard as A Gamin, Henry Bergman as Cafe Proprietor, Tiny Sandford as Big Bill, Chester Conklin as Mechanic, and Hank Mann as Burglar.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography is by Ira H. Morgan, and it was produced by Charlie Chaplin.

Is Modern Times worth watching?

Modern Times holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 4,263 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, Modern Times is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Modern Times

In India, you can stream Modern Times 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 Modern Times

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Tramp (A Factory Worker)

Paulette Goddard

Paulette Goddard

A Gamin

Henry Bergman

Henry Bergman

Cafe Proprietor

Tiny Sandford

Tiny Sandford

Big Bill

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin

Mechanic

Hank Mann

Hank Mann

Burglar

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Gamin's Father

Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

President of the Electro Steel Corp.

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Prison Cellmate

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Cecil Reynolds

Minister

Mira McKinney

Mira McKinney

Minister's Wife

Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

J. Widdecombe Billows

Modern Times — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Modern Times in India?

Modern Times is streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, JioHotstar in India.

▸Where can I watch Modern Times in the US?

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

▸Where can I watch Modern Times in the UK?

In the UK, Modern Times 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 Modern Times on Lionsgate Play?

Yes — Modern Times is currently available on Lionsgate Play in India.

▸What language is Modern Times in?

Modern Times is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Modern Times?

Modern Times runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

▸What is Modern Times rated?

Modern Times is rated G. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 4,263 ratings.

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