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Chaplin

1992 · Movie · PG-13 · 145 min · ★ 7.4 · 55% critics

Drama

An aging silent-film icon looks back on a life that began in poverty and rose to worldwide fame, recounting the highs and lows as he shapes his own story for an editor. Along the way, the film traces creative ambition, complicated relationships, and growing political pressure that brings powerful scrutiny to his public image.

Based on My Autobiography, Chaplin: His Life and Art

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Details
Years
1992
Release date
1992-12-17
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
145 min
Critic score
55/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (1,216 votes)
Box office
$9,500,000
Budget
$31,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sweeping, accessible biopic about fame, controversy, and politics, similar in spirit to Malcolm X or The Last Emperor; Not for you if you dislike jumpy timelines, long runtimes, or relationship-heavy storytelling.

Pros: committed lead performance; informative life overview; engaging recreations | Cons: rushed episodic pacing; glossy, reverent tone; confusing timeline jumps

Themes

  • escape
  • politics
  • success
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • family
  • mccarthyism
  • 1920s
  • 1900s

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1993 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1993 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1993 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Attenborough