A Dog's Life (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1918, A Dog's Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 34 minutes. “In his First Million Dollar Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Who’s in it. A Dog's Life stars Charlie Chaplin as Tramp, Edna Purviance as Bar Singer, Syd Chaplin as Lunchwagon Owner and Bud Jamison as Thief (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Dog's Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dog's Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dog's Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dog's Life (1918)?
- In US, A Dog's Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dog's Life worth watching?
- A Dog's Life holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Dog's Life?
- A Dog's Life stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin, Bud Jamison and Dave Anderson.
- When was A Dog's Life released?
- A Dog's Life was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 34 minutes.