The Gold Rush
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The Gold Rush

Best from age 7 · NR · 1925 · 95 min

The Gold Rush

Charlie Chaplin's iconic tramp seeks his fortune in the Klondike Gold Rush, enduring blizzards, hunger, and rival prospectors, all while trying to win the affection of a beautiful dance hall girl. This silent classic blends slapstick comedy, heartfelt romance, and thrilling adventure.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some peril and dangerous situations
  • Brief moments of desperation and hunger

Models well

  • Perseverance and resilience
  • Kindness and generosity
  • Pursuit of dreams
  • Hope in difficult times

Talk about it after

  • Life during the Gold Rush
  • Challenges of survival
  • Finding love and connection
  • The art of silent film
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