Chaplin
Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend.
1992 • 145 min • Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 74 Audience · 1243 · 100%
Charlie Chaplin reflects on his extraordinary life, from humble beginnings to global stardom, his struggles with fame, family, and political controversies. This biopic offers a detailed look at his career and personal challenges.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discreet sexual encounters shown
- Alcohol consumption and some smoking
- Depiction of infidelity
What it models well
- Perseverance through adversity
- Artistic expression and creativity
- Impact of personal choices
Talk about it after
- The challenges of fame and public scrutiny
- The importance of free speech and artistic freedom
- Dealing with political pressure and prejudice
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Chaplin. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Richard Attenborough • Crew: William Boyd, Bryan Forbes, William Goldman, Diana Hawkins
Trailers & clips
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (1,243)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Box office
- $9,493,259
- IMDb
- tt0103939
