The Gold Rush

1925·Movie
1h 35min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic907.5Rotten Tomatoes98%93%

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The Gold Rush fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The World's Greatest Laughing Picture!

A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Silent Era ClassicSlapstick ComedyHistorical AdventureGold Rush EraHopeful & HeartwarmingSpectacular VisualsIconic PerformancePhysical Comedy Masterpiece

Crew

Directed by:
Charlie Chaplin, A. Edward Sutherland, Charles Reisner
Written by:
Charlie Chaplin
Produced by:
Charlie Chaplin, Georges Glass, Alfred Reeves
Composed by:
Charlie Chaplin, Carli Elinor, James L. Fields

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Gold Rush

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gold Rush legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVfuboTVHBO MaxHooplaCriterionFlixHouseHistory Vault

The Gold Rush is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, History Vault, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gold Rush worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gold Rush rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Gold Rush?

1 h 35 min

The Gold Rush runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Gold Rush?

Critics94
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate The Gold Rush higher (94) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Gold Rush a box office hit?

Budget$923,000
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $923,000 to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is The Gold Rush in?

Englishxx

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

In how many countries can I watch The Gold Rush?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gold Rush in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Gold Rush use?

Wealthy Ever AfterLast-Minute HookupNew Year Has ComeEating ShoesDramatic IronyAlone in a CrowdPretty in MinkImagine SpotMeat-O-VisionIris OutSnowed-InTrauma-Induced Amnesiaand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for The Gold Rush, including Wealthy Ever After, Last-Minute Hookup, New Year Has Come.

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