Recreation (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1914, Recreation is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie begins to woo a woman on a bench, only to have her seaman boyfriend object. After a brick fight between the two men that eventually involves two police officers, all five people end up in the local pond to cool off.
Who’s in it. Recreation stars Charlie Chaplin as Tramp, Charles Bennett as Seaman on Park Bench (uncredited), Helen Carruthers as Girl in Park (uncredited) and Edwin Frazee as Short Cop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Recreation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recreation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recreation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recreation (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Recreation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Recreation worth watching?
- Recreation holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recreation?
- Recreation stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Bennett, Helen Carruthers, Edwin Frazee and Edward Nolan.
- When was Recreation released?
- Recreation was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.