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Chaplin
1992 145 min France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan PG-13 16+
★7.4
Drama
Director: Richard Attenborough
🎭 Based on
«Chaplin: His Life and Art»
byDavid Robinson
Trailers
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Description
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.
Budget:
$31M
US Gross:
$9.49M
Worldwide:
$9.49M
Starring
Robert Downey Jr.
Actor
Geraldine Chaplin
Actor
Paul Rhys
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1993
— Best Actor
Moscow International Film Festival 1993
— Golden Saint George – Best Film
BAFTA 1993
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1993
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1993
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 1993
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1993
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1993
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Chaplin is widely regarded as a visually polished and ambitious biopic, anchored by a transformative, charismatic performance from Robert Downey Jr. While many viewers find the film moving and effective as an introduction to the icon's life, critics are divided over whether the narrative provides sufficient depth or merely adheres to conventional, superficial biopic tropes.
| Acting | Robert Downey Jr. delivers a precise, multi-layered performance that successfully captures Chaplin’s physical mannerisms and onscreen charisma. | |
| Production | The production design and Sven Nykvist’s cinematography excel at creating a warm, authentic, and evocative sense of historical period realism. | |
| Theme | The film effectively weaves together the complex intersection of Chaplin's personal struggles, his political controversies, and his creative evolution. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided between those who appreciate the film's broad, accessible dramatic arc and those who feel it relies too heavily on predictable, clichéd biopic formulas. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and narrative structure are criticized for feeling disjointed, with some viewers finding the condensation of a long life rushed while others find the rhythm contemplative and engaging. |