Shoulder Arms
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An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
Where to watch Shoulder Arms in United States
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Where is Shoulder Arms streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video |
| India | Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | FilmBox Live Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Shoulder Arms
Shoulder Arms is a 1918 English-language comedy and war film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin. It has a runtime of 0h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Shoulder Arms was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 1918.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- October 20, 1918
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Shoulder Arms cast & crew
Shoulder Arms was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features Charlie Chaplin as Doughboy, Edna Purviance as The Girl, Syd Chaplin as Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser, Loyal Underwood as Short German Officer, Henry Bergman as Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender, and Tom Wilson as Dumb German Wood-Cutter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography is by Roland Totheroh, and it was produced by Charlie Chaplin.
Is Shoulder Arms worth watching?
Shoulder Arms holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 197 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and war, Shoulder Arms is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shoulder Arms
In United States, you can stream Shoulder Arms on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shoulder Arms
Charlie Chaplin
Doughboy
Edna Purviance
The Girl
Syd Chaplin
Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Loyal Underwood
Short German Officer
Henry Bergman
Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Tom Wilson
Dumb German Wood-Cutter
Albert Austin
American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
Jack Wilson
Crown Prince
W.J. Allen
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
L.A. Blaisdell
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
Alva D. Blake
U.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)
Cliff Brouwer
Soldier (uncredited)
Shoulder Arms — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shoulder Arms in United States?
Shoulder Arms is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Shoulder Arms on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Shoulder Arms is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Shoulder Arms in?
Shoulder Arms is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shoulder Arms?
Shoulder Arms runs 0 hours 36 minutes (36 minutes).
▸What is Shoulder Arms rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 197 ratings.
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