The Immigrant (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1917, The Immigrant is a comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes. “The Tramp arrives in New York” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
Who’s in it. The Immigrant stars Charlie Chaplin as Immigrant, Edna Purviance as Immigrant, Eric Campbell as The Head Waiter and Albert Austin as A Diner / Immigrant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Immigrant has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Immigrant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Immigrant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Immigrant (1917)?
- In US, The Immigrant 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 Immigrant worth watching?
- The Immigrant holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Immigrant?
- The Immigrant stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin and Henry Bergman.
- When was The Immigrant released?
- The Immigrant was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.