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1936 · 87 min · G

Modern Times

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Modern Times (1936) is a Comedy film, directed by Charlie Chaplin set in United States during the 1930s. It runs 87 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism, survival, and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography
Roland TotherohBud ThackeryIra H. Morgan
Cast
Charlie ChaplinPaulette GoddardHenry BergmanTiny SandfordChester ConklinHank MannStanley BlystoneAl Ernest Garcia

The world of this film

Setting

Where
United States
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismSurvivalComing Of Age
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction