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City Lights

1931Movie1 h 27 minG

ComedyDrama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic998.6Rotten Tomatoes95%95%
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic998.6Rotten Tomatoes95%95%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Charlie Chaplin
Written by
Charlie Chaplin, Harry Crocker, Harry Carr
Produced by
Charlie Chaplin
Music by
Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 6, 1931 · 1 h 27 min · G

Released
February 6, 1931
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

The Tramp, I Kiss Your Hand, Sentimental Drunk +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream City Lights?"

Questions about City Lights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City Lights?

PrimeHBO MaxHooplaCriterionShout! Factory TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, City Lights streams on Prime, HBO Max, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is City Lights worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.5, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 99).

Is City Lights okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is City Lights good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will City Lights make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including The Tramp, I Kiss Your Hand, and Sentimental Drunk.