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"Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend."
An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
Director
Richard Attenborough
Starring
Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys
Box Office
$9.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Chaplin earned $9.5M against a $31.0M budget.
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Year context
Chaplin was released 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (20)
Robert Downey Jr.
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplin
Hannah Chaplin
Paul Rhys
Sydney Chaplin
Marisa Tomei
Mabel Normand
Milla Jovovich
Mildred Harris
John Thaw
Fred Karno
Moira Kelly
Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill
Anthony Hopkins
George Hayden
Dan Aykroyd
Mack Sennett
Penelope Ann Miller
Edna Purviance
Kevin Kline
Douglas Fairbanks
Maria Pitillo
Mary Pickford
Kevin Dunn
J. Edgar Hoover
Deborah Moore
Lita Grey
Diane Lane
Paulette Goddard
Nancy Travis
Joan Barry
James Woods
Joseph Scott
HD
Hugh Downer
Charlie Age 5
NG
Nicholas Gatt
Sydney Age 9
Bill Paterson
Stage Manager
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$31.0M
Budget
$9.5M
Revenue
-69%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
145 min (2h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (1,176 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$31,000,000
Box Office
$9,493,259
Profit
$-21,506,741
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chaplin about?
An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
How long is Chaplin?
Chaplin has a runtime of 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Who directed Chaplin?
Chaplin was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Who stars in Chaplin?
The cast of Chaplin includes Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, Marisa Tomei, Milla Jovovich.
How much did Chaplin make at the box office?
Chaplin earned $9,493,259 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $31,000,000.
What is the rating of Chaplin?
Chaplin has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 1,176 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
escape
politics
success
biography
based on true story
family
mccarthyism
1920s
1900s