The Kid (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1921, The Kid is a comedy and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 53 minutes. “6 reels of Joy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
Who’s in it. The Kid stars Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp, Jackie Coogan as The Kid, Edna Purviance as The Woman and Carl Miller as The Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Kid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid (1921)?
- In US, The Kid is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid worth watching?
- The Kid holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance, Carl Miller and Albert Austin.
- When was The Kid released?
- The Kid was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.