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Chaplin (1992)

โ€œEveryone has a wild side. Even a legend.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 1,253 votes 2h 25m pg-13 Drama

#11 of 75 films from 1992 #902 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Richard Attenborough ยท Written by William Goldman, Bryan Forbes, William Boyd, Diana Hawkins

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Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.as Charles Spencer Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplinas Hannah Chaplin
Paul Rhysas Sydney Chaplin
John Thawas Fred Karno
Moira Kellyas Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill
Anthony Hopkinsas George Hayden
Dan Aykroydas Mack Sennett
Marisa Tomeias Mabel Normand
Penelope Ann Milleras Edna Purviance
Kevin Klineas Douglas Fairbanks
Maria Pitilloas Mary Pickford
Milla Jovovichas Mildred Harris
Kevin Dunnas J. Edgar Hoover
Deborah Mooreas Lita Grey

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 1992
Runtime145 min (2h 25m) โ€” longer as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$31,000,000
Box office$9,493,259 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0103939

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Questions

How long is Chaplin?
Chaplin runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Is Chaplin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,253 votes, which places it #11 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 87%) and #902 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Chaplin?
Chaplin was directed by Richard Attenborough. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gandhi (1982), A Bridge Too Far (1977).
Who stars in Chaplin?
Robert Downey Jr. as Charles Spencer Chaplin; Geraldine Chaplin as Hannah Chaplin; Paul Rhys as Sydney Chaplin; John Thaw as Fred Karno; Moira Kelly as Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill; Anthony Hopkins as George Hayden.
What is Chaplin rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chaplin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4766.

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