Andres Gomez
8/10Really good movie from visionary and fun Charlie Chaplin in which industry literally swallows the human being.
Reviewed on November 5, 2013
Modern Times(1936)
He stands alone as the greatest entertainer of modern times! No one on earth can make you laugh as heartily or touch your heart as deeply...the whole world laughs, cries and thrills to his priceless genius!
8.3(4,175)1h 27m1936-02-05
ComedyDramaRomance
Modern Times Synopsis
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...
Modern Times (1936) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on February 5, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman and Tiny Sandford. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 4,175 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Composer:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Modern Times (1936) Trailer
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Modern Times Videos & Clips
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Modern Times (1936) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Peter Bogdanovich on Charlie Chaplin Film MODERN TIMES
Featurette
Modern Times Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Tramp (A Factory Worker)
Paulette Goddard
as A Gamin
Henry Bergman
as Cafe Proprietor
Tiny Sandford
as Big Bill
Chester Conklin
as Mechanic
Hank Mann
as Burglar
Stanley Blystone
as Gamin's Father
Al Ernest Garcia
as President of the Electro Steel Corp.
Richard Alexander
as Prison Cellmate
- Cecil Reynolds
Cecil Reynolds
as Minister
Mira McKinney
as Minister's Wife
Murdock MacQuarrie
as J. Widdecombe Billows
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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Modern Times Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 4,175 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10I wonder how many people watch this nowadays and sympathise immediately with Chaplin's unskilled worker trying to keep up with the relentless march of technology? It starts with him being an unwilling guinea pig for a gadget that appears as useful for cleaning teeth as it is for feeding him - a cunning invention which allegedly saves time, money and increases productivity... Needless to say, it's a crock of the…
Reviewed on June 19, 2022
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Modern Times – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Modern Times online?
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Modern Times (1936) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Modern Times?
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The main cast of Modern Times (1936) includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford and Chester Conklin. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Modern Times released?
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Modern Times was released on February 5, 1936 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Modern Times worth watching?
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Modern Times (1936) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 4,175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Modern Times?
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