The Rink (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1916, The Rink is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes. “"Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
Who’s in it. The Rink stars Charlie Chaplin as A. Waiter, Edna Purviance as The Girl, James T. Kelley as Her Father and Eric Campbell as Mr. Stout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Rink has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rink page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rink tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rink (1916)?
- In US, The Rink is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rink worth watching?
- The Rink holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rink?
- The Rink stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, James T. Kelley, Eric Campbell and Lloyd Bacon.
- When was The Rink released?
- The Rink was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.