The Adventurer (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1917, The Adventurer is a comedy and adventure film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Who’s in it. The Adventurer stars Charlie Chaplin as The Eel / Commodore Slick, Edna Purviance as Miss Brown - The Girl, Eric Campbell as The Suitor and Henry Bergman as Judge Brown - The Father / Docker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Adventurer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adventurer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adventurer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adventurer (1917)?
- In US, The Adventurer is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Adventurer worth watching?
- The Adventurer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adventurer?
- The Adventurer stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman and Albert Austin.
- When was The Adventurer released?
- The Adventurer was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.