The Fireman
Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.
Where to watch The Fireman in United States
Can I watch The Fireman in United States? Yes — you can stream The Fireman in United States on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and The Roku Channel.
Kanopy
Public Domain Movies
The Roku Channel
Plex
Plex ChannelClick a service to open The Fireman there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is The Fireman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, The Roku Channel, Plex | — |
| India | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Sky Store |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | AVA VOBB, AVA HBZ, Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| France | Plex, Plex Channel | Sooner |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
About The Fireman
The Fireman is a 1916 English-language comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Lloyd Bacon. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, The Roku Channel.
The Fireman was produced by Lone Star Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on June 12, 1916.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- June 12, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Lone Star Corporation
The Fireman cast & crew
The Fireman was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, and Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features Charlie Chaplin as Fireman, Edna Purviance as Girl, Lloyd Bacon as Her Father, Eric Campbell as Foreman of the Brigade, Leo White as Owner of Burning House, and Charlotte Mineau as Mother.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
Is The Fireman worth watching?
The Fireman holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Fireman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fireman
In United States, you can stream The Fireman on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Plex Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Fireman
Charlie Chaplin
Fireman
Edna Purviance
Girl
Lloyd Bacon
Her Father
Eric Campbell
Foreman of the Brigade
Leo White
Owner of Burning House
Charlotte Mineau
Mother
Albert Austin
Fireman
Frank J. Coleman
Fireman
James T. Kelley
Fireman
John Rand
Fireman
The Fireman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fireman in United States?
The Fireman is streaming on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Fireman on Kanopy?
Yes — The Fireman is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Fireman in?
The Fireman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fireman?
The Fireman runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is The Fireman rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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