City Lights

1931·Movie
1h 27min·G
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic1008.6Rotten Tomatoes95%95%

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City Lights fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and sharp wit

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

True Blind Love

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
Silent Film EraChaplin TrampRomantic ComedyPhysical HumorPathos and MelancholySocial CommentaryClassic CinemaHeartwarming StoryTimeless Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Charlie Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Albert Austin
Written by:
Charlie Chaplin, Harry Carr, Harry Crocker
Produced by:
Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Alfred Reeves
Composed by:
Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Newman, Alfred Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about City Lights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City Lights legally?

PrimeHBO MaxHooplaCriterionShout! Factory TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

City Lights is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City Lights worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City Lights rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is City Lights?

1 h 27 min

City Lights runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on City Lights?

Critics98
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate City Lights higher (98) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was City Lights a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is City Lights in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch City Lights?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City Lights in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City Lights use?

The TrampI Kiss Your HandSentimental DrunkBedmate RevealWhat Did I Do Last Night?Wrong Side of the TracksDramatic Curtain TossAlcohol HicInterrupted SuicideSpeaking SimlishInternal RevealIn Vino Veritasand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for City Lights, including The Tramp, I Kiss Your Hand, Sentimental Drunk.

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