His New Job (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1915, His New Job is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people's nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.
Who’s in it. His New Job stars Charlie Chaplin as Film Extra, Ben Turpin as Film Extra, in Anteroom, Charlotte Mineau as Film Star and Leo White as Actor, Hussar Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, His New Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His New Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of His New Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His New Job (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His New Job change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His New Job worth watching?
- His New Job holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His New Job?
- His New Job stars Charlie Chaplin, Ben Turpin, Charlotte Mineau, Leo White and Robert Bolder.
- When was His New Job released?
- His New Job was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.