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The Kid
1921 68 min United States of America 6+
★8.5
Comedy, Drama
Director: Charles Chaplin
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Description
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
Budget:
$250,000
Worldwide:
$5.45M
Starring
Charles Chaplin
Actor
Edna Purviance
Actor
Jackie Coogan
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
The Kid is widely regarded as a timeless masterpiece that effectively blends slapstick humor with profound pathos. Audiences and critics alike praise the central chemistry between Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan, noting that the film remains emotionally resonant and accessible even a century after its release.
| Acting | Jackie Coogan delivers an extraordinary, career-defining performance as the Kid that remains unmatched in its emotional depth. | |
| Emotion | Charlie Chaplin expertly balances comedic slapstick with genuine, tear-jerking dramatic moments. | |
| Culture | The film's humor and themes of fatherhood and social inequality remain relevant and effective for modern audiences. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a predictable, straightforward structure, which some find comforting and effective, while others find it simplistic. | |
| Pacing | The dream sequence is a point of contention, viewed by some as an imaginative inclusion and by others as an unnecessary or jarring narrative detour. |