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Chaplin

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1992 | 145 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (61% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Richard Jewell or All the King's Men, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $31 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 223K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Attenborough

  • Robert Downey Jr.Charles Spencer Chaplin
  • Geraldine ChaplinHannah Chaplin
  • Paul RhysSydney Chaplin
  • John ThawFred Karno
  • Moira KellyHetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill
  • Anthony HopkinsGeorge Hayden
  • Dan AykroydMack Sennett
  • Marisa TomeiMabel Normand
  • Penelope Ann MillerEdna Purviance
  • Kevin KlineDouglas Fairbanks