Chaplin (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1992, Chaplin is a drama film directed by Richard Attenborough, running about 143 minutes. “Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
Who’s in it. Chaplin stars Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin as Hannah Chaplin, Paul Rhys as Sydney Chaplin and John Thaw as Fred Karno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Chaplin has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chaplin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chaplin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chaplin (1992)?
- In US, Chaplin is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chaplin worth watching?
- Chaplin holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chaplin?
- Chaplin stars Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw and Moira Kelly.
- When was Chaplin released?
- Chaplin was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.