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The Gold Rush
1925
Comedy, Drama
1h 35m
The Tramp goes the Klondike in search of gold and finds it and more. (imdb)
Directed by:
Charles ChaplinScreenwriter:
Charles ChaplinThe Gold Rush
1925
Comedy, Drama
1h 35m
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Rated 02 Feb 2009
98
97th
Chaplin used to understand at all the human being and it's feelings . The joy, the sadness and the art that is in each one. This movie is a bit of his amazing talent. I'll always admire him as one of the greatests artists in the history, not only the cinema history but the art development. He didn't create only a imortal style, but also a lifestyle, a legend , an imortal character...
Rated 02 Feb 2009
Rated 20 Aug 2009
85
93rd
Has it all; romance, comedy, intrigue, tragedy, invasive donkeys.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
Rated 14 Sep 2020
60
34th
1942 version placeholder: The 1940s version that over explains everything and sucks all the comedy out of every scene. It was like having Charlie Chaplin whisper the plot to me for an hour and Charlie, baby, just go back to trying to seduce women who are way too young for you you’re killin me here.
Rated 14 Sep 2020
Rated 07 Jan 2009
100
98th
I began seeing a version narrated by Chaplin then I stoped at the middle and resolved to see the original version, and as I imagined, it was much better. The music is amazing, very well adapted... Anyway, this is Chaplin, fellows... full of life, full of art... a fabulous funny very touching movie...
Rated 07 Jan 2009
Rated 02 Feb 2020
90
92nd
(1942 edition) Wait a minute -- the Looney Tunes owe a lot to Chaplin. A character turning into a food item was, like, half of their cartoons.
Rated 02 Feb 2020
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
93rd
The Gold Rush is one of my favorite Chaplin movies not only because it contains a lot of his funniest gags, that will still have audiences laughing out loud a century after this was made, but also because it's one of his least sappy ones. It's a bit sappy, but not annoyingly sentimental like some of his other films.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 27 Apr 2007
0
8th
I'm sorry but I don't find the Little Tramp funny at all any more
Rated 27 Apr 2007
Rated 02 Jul 2020
74
42nd
Chaplin does an excellent job here, he unquestionably carries this film. I'm sure this movie was groundbreaking when it first came out but the story seems overdone by today's standards. There are some slow moments in this movie. Overall I would recommend this comedy.
Rated 02 Jul 2020
Rated 26 Sep 2019
95
91st
Reconstructed '25 version: While clearly aided by occasional matte work, this represents Chaplin painting on a rare epic scale, with his Tramp cast into the brutal and bitter wilderness and participating in large scale comic set pieces. Lacks the satiric edge his later films would employ, this is just good old-fashioned entertainment with some hilarious comic set pieces, especially anything involving the isolated cabin! Poignant romance with Hale works well, and Swain is as always an ideal foil.
Rated 26 Sep 2019
Rated 19 Sep 2016
85
81st
It loses some steam when it's not in the cabin, and if I'm being honest: I don't always love this kind of comedy. With that said, I did chuckle a little bit, especially at the end when he fell down the steps. Regardless, this is still a fun and quick romp that is never boring (even in its weakest moments) that does evoke some emotions, like sadness when those bitches are playin' the poor guy. Now he's a millionaire so you played yourself.
Rated 19 Sep 2016
Rated 13 Feb 2016
55
31st
(1942 version) Charlie Chaplin did a lot of things right in his life. The voice-over for this movie, which is essentially a one-act slapstick movie successfully stretched to feature length, but which he tries to sell as a semi-serious melodrama, is not one of them. Trust what you did on camera to tell the story, Chuck.
Rated 13 Feb 2016
Rated 06 May 2011
74
54th
All of the bits inside the cabin are great, most of the stuff in the dance hall was less interesting. There are certainly a lot of classic gags, and overall it's a pretty fun way to spend 80 minutes. I can't say that I loved it though.
Rated 06 May 2011
Rated 01 Apr 2011
64
75th
I thought the beginning was only OK, but the last half hour is a masterpiece: the tilting cabin is hilarious and the romantic outcome is lovely.
Rated 01 Apr 2011
Rated 21 Mar 2011
90
92nd
So many legendary, hilarious scenes, from the dancing rolls to the shoe eating to the balancing cabin. Watching this movie is like watching the birth of everything that would eventually be known as Film Comedy for the next eighty-five years. This is pure, original, timeless comedy.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
Rated 01 Jan 2010
8
78th
(after repeat viewings, live piano version) I won't spoil any of the scenes though some of them are absolutely hilarious and it encompasses every bit of the humanism and wit Chaplin is known for. One of Chaplin's best.
Rated 01 Jan 2010
Rated 09 Sep 2009
84
82nd
There are lots of hilarious moments and some truly iconic scenes, but the narrative doesn't quite knit them together as successfully as Chaplin's very best. He still sucks you into empathising with the pitiable and often adorable tramp, but the love story is a step below the triumph of City Lights. Minor quibbles really, this is still very good.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
Rated 04 Aug 2009
5
91st
Beyond its obvious and expected pleasures as a timeless romantic comedy, The Gold Rush is perhaps the greatest of Chaplin's features for what a shockingly great frontier epic it is. The staging of the arctic wilderness and its bitter hostilities is the equal to many later Man-vs.-Wild films.
Rated 04 Aug 2009
Rated 03 Jun 2009
72
51st
A charming old comedy classic, and definitely worth checking out if you like silent films. Chaplin was a very funny man.
Rated 03 Jun 2009
Rated 17 Oct 2008
4
35th
Saw the sound version, it was terrible. The silent version is better, but I just don't find this kind of stuff very funny.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
Rated 08 Sep 2008
96
99th
One of his best movies. The Tramp gets one of his best moments, thinking of eating the shoe or the dance of the rolls. It was pretty awesome watching it in open air with a philharmony playing the score.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
Rated 22 Aug 2007
79
57th
A very good and funny Chaplin film. There's not much besides the comedy in this one, though, and it doesn't have anything special beyond being enjoyable.
Rated 22 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
73rd
Classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 17 Nov 2024
60
32nd
The Gold Rush, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, is a classic showcasing his storytelling and slapstick comedy. Set in the Klondike, Chaplin's gold rush adventure is full of memorable, humourous moments. Compared to City Lights and Modern Times, it’s less inventive, relying on straightforward comedy and simple plotlines. While somewhat predictable, The Gold Rush still captures Chaplin's artistry, earning its place on the AFI list for its charm and contribution to silent film.
Rated 17 Nov 2024
Rated 27 Oct 2024
52
56th
(1925 version without narration) Has surprisingly much of a plot, but it comes at the expense of the comedy, and you donʼt watch a Chaplin film for the plot. The least notable of his four famous films, narrowly behind City Lights. Interesting to think about how the Tramp goes from this ending to the beginning of the next one—but his stories not adding up is what makes the Tramp a quasi-mythical character. In a way, Chaplinʼs best work is the gaps between his films.
Rated 27 Oct 2024
Rated 09 Sep 2024
60
27th
Georgia: "You see, I'm very particular who I dance with."
Rated 09 Sep 2024
Rated 14 Apr 2024
100
94th
The film Chaplin wanted to be remembered by, "The Gold Rush" is critically acclaimed and remains the highest grossing silent comedy. Includes Chaplin's most celebrated comedy sequences including the eating of his shoe, the dance of the dinner rolls and the teetering cabin. An epic dramatic comedy motivated by romance rather than greed. Chaplin intelligently combines special effects, comedy and dramatic situations that border on tragedy. One of the finest and most memorable films ever made.
Rated 14 Apr 2024
Rated 24 Aug 2023
98
94th
Wow! Chalie Chaplin wrote, produced, directed and starred in this silent film comedy. There are still laugh out loud moments and it holds up as entertaining throughout. Very impressive for almost 100 years ago!
Rated 24 Aug 2023
Rated 11 Feb 2023
76
59th
audiovisual 80 acting 82 overall feeling 65 avg 76
Rated 11 Feb 2023
Rated 25 Nov 2022
99
91st
bunu kısın bi ara izlemiştim fenaa ötesi be charlie baba
Rated 25 Nov 2022
Rated 14 Nov 2022
41
36th
I understand that this is very good for its time but silent film is just not my thing.
Rated 14 Nov 2022
Rated 01 Nov 2022
60
73rd
(Restored 1925 cut) The first 30 minutes are brutal - Chaplin certainly accomplished his goal of caricaturizing the Klondike Gold Rush. The rest was alright.
Rated 01 Nov 2022
Rated 26 Jun 2022
100
96th
There are Chaplin films that I ultimately like better, but on the level of pure comedy, I think this is his best outing and the best introduction to his work. I saw this screened at the concert hall with an orchestra playing Chaplin's own score for the film and it was a magnificent experience.
Rated 26 Jun 2022
Rated 24 Sep 2021
90
93rd
I watched the narrated version: pure comedy. Chaplin at his best. Just a bit lacking in terms of real drama compared to some of his masterpieces like City Lights and The Kid, but who cares? 96 years on, still incredible, still funny.
Rated 24 Sep 2021
Rated 13 Aug 2021
85
92nd
Can't say anything really interesting that hasn't already been said or written, but this is truly a timeless, naive, mellow collection of adventure vignettes full of brilliant slapstick comedy -- eating boots, the entire dance hall sequence, the house hanging off a cliff -- and such a dreamy romantic story about wacky criminals, fantastic blizzards and a bit of luck -- to find love and gold in freezing Alaska.
Rated 13 Aug 2021
Rated 19 Apr 2021
75
60th
I'd dock off 5 points from the reconstructed version for its invasive narration. I mean really, it sounds less like a story being told and more like VJ Emmie. Stick to the original version if you can, it's a beautiful little thing.
Rated 19 Apr 2021
Rated 30 Mar 2021
74
64th
Admirable but nothing too compelling.
Rated 30 Mar 2021
Rated 15 Nov 2020
90
78th
1925 silent version.
Rated 15 Nov 2020
Rated 16 May 2020
86
89th
Chaplin Is God
Rated 16 May 2020
Rated 12 Sep 2019
78
90th
This is a lot of fun and by far the best silent Chaplin film I've seen thus far.
Rated 12 Sep 2019
Rated 20 Feb 2019
94
93rd
93.50
Rated 20 Feb 2019
Rated 18 Feb 2018
80
88th
Great set pieces and special effects. So-so romance.
Rated 18 Feb 2018
Rated 06 Jul 2017
75
79th
The narration does this film no favours. Regardless this is a lovely little movie.
Rated 06 Jul 2017
Rated 20 Feb 2017
95
91st
Has all the classic Chaplin tropes I'm not usually fond of, but this time it works - even more so than it did in City Lights in my opinion. I actually felt during this film, and it actually wasn't ruined by jokes or anything. It felt genuine. Solid Chaplin.
Rated 20 Feb 2017
Rated 22 Oct 2016
65
48th
Totally charming. It's visual inventiveness is a marvel.
Rated 22 Oct 2016
Rated 04 Jun 2015
89
98th
Well, it's Chaplin alright, in a very typical sort of story for him, but in a full-effort feature where he finally takes up the trend for huge set-pieces à la Keaton. That's just part of the picture though, as there's still plenty of room for his usual stage business and sentimentality. Full of memorable bits.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
Rated 05 May 2015
55
48th
The praise for Chaplin eludes me. Somewhere buried in the tediousness is a tale of a tramp settting out, trying to find to a wrong kind of value, the continuous stresses of which would have hammered home that point similarly to The Earrings of Madame de..., if not for it being so limited in the ways or scope it tries to actualize that bond.
Rated 05 May 2015
Rated 16 Oct 2014
80
77th
loved the cabin scenes. one of my favorite chaplin performances, even if it's not my favorite overall movie of his for either humor or heart.
Rated 16 Oct 2014
Rated 15 Jul 2014
85
87th
The only reason I would want to have a kid is to do the dance of the rolls to them when they were babies to see their reaction.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
Rated 10 Feb 2014
80
71st
1942 tarihli ilave diyaloglu versiyonu.
Rated 10 Feb 2014
Rated 18 Jan 2014
52
8th
This must be what it's like for someone who doesn't like Charlie Chaplin to watch the Charlie Chaplin films that I like because, although I can appreciate the stunt-work and gag set-ups, I hardly found this entertaining, amusing, or compelling. I'll give it points for having a good and sinister piano score.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
Rated 29 Oct 2013
65
42nd
Pure comedy. And there lies the problem. While in latter Chaplin films like "City Lights" and "Modern Times", one can cling to the timeless humanity of the dramatic parts, in "The Gold Rush" all the enjoyablity is derived from the 'funny' parts. And the funny parts... well, they are dated and not very funny at all. Still, the film is pleasant and watchable thanks to Chaplin's charismatic presence and some truly successful gags. But, influential though it may be, it has aged poorly.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
Rated 13 Oct 2013
2
11th
a bit more bearable than other chaplins for two reasons: 1) the slightly ironic storybook narrator, and 2) i watched it with other people. but of course it's pointless, silly fluff.
Rated 13 Oct 2013
Rated 02 Apr 2013
30
30th
Only occasionally funny, most of the time it's just very boring. There isn't much of a story, only random scenes very awkwardly tied together, which makes the cliched romance subplot all the more ridiculous. I watched the 1942 rerelease and Charles Chaplin's baffling decision to amateurishly dub the lines and narration took me completely out of the movie.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
Rated 02 Apr 2013
50
36th
It's a simple film with simple jokes. Occasionally it manages to be genuinely funny, but for the most part it's boring. The scenes drag and the narration is distracting.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
Rated 22 Mar 2013
80
68th
I like Chaplin a lot more when he holds back on the sentiment, when he stops trying to be intelligent, and instead just sticks to the comedy. This was a pleasant surprise and ranks up alongside The Circus for me.
Rated 22 Mar 2013
Rated 13 Mar 2013
80
83rd
An old time comedy from the days of silent movies. The narration over the video tells the story, albeit with awkward gaps. Charlie Chaplin is a comical little man playing out the role of one lucky fellow who just happens to be in the right place at the right time. His tender heart also opens the door to romance. Considering it was made in 1925 you can forgive some of the production flaws and enjoy this classic comedy from a bygone era. "And so it was" was priceless.
Rated 13 Mar 2013
Rated 20 Nov 2012
94
98th
A comedy classic that has endured time well.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
Rated 05 Sep 2012
51
17th
(Silent version) The comedy bits weren't bad, but the story really didn't move me at all. It lacked the charm and character depth that I liked in the only other Chaplin movie I've seen (City Lights).
Rated 05 Sep 2012
Rated 30 Jul 2012
90
80th
Contains some of Chaplin's funniest moments which is saying quite a bit. It's still not as deep as his later films but for pure humor and charm I would take this over The Circus any day.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
Rated 22 Jun 2012
78
69th
A bit slow in the middle and the intertitles are excessive, but the rest of the scenes make up for that with some great gags. The final cabin scene is the highlight of the film.
Rated 22 Jun 2012
Rated 29 Feb 2012
67
29th
Alaska, aclik, acliktan adam yemeyi düsünmek, fakir adam zengin kiz, madencilikle zengin olmak, kar, ayakkabi yemek
Rated 29 Feb 2012
Rated 05 Feb 2012
50
34th
Like most of Chaplin's movies, this one provides more entertainment in slightly over an hour than most movies do in twice as much time. Worth the watch.
Rated 05 Feb 2012
Rated 19 Jan 2012
75
81st
Just seeing him in his usual costume but in the extreme weather setting was funny. It had some sad and touching moments too. I was really impressed with some of the sets and special effects.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
Rated 28 Dec 2011
62
34th
The funniest Chaplin movie I've seen, but otherwise weaker than the rest.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
Rated 22 Dec 2011
30
78th
"What's surprising when one takes a fresh look at The Gold Rush is how much else there is, too, not just in terms of set pieces." - Jaime N. Christley
Rated 22 Dec 2011
Rated 30 Nov 2011
98
96th
#35
Rated 30 Nov 2011
Rated 17 Nov 2011
100
93rd
sallanan kulube, ekmek dansi, tavuk
Rated 17 Nov 2011
Rated 14 Nov 2011
85
91st
The story is sometimes surprisingly dark, showcasing Charlie Chaplin's ability to juggle serious concepts with light-hearted comedy. Has a few scenes of fascinating effects, and a story that is actually pretty touching.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
Rated 12 Sep 2011
60
37th
Yep, reassessment, etc.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
Rated 05 Jul 2011
90
85th
This was my first Charlie Chaplin film, and I was completely charmed. There are stylistic visual things here - and I'm thinking of the dance scene specifically - that wouldn't really be used again until... I don't know... the 40s? It's pretty amazing. Quite honestly I expected more of an intellectual exercise. I didn't expect to be laughing throughout the movie.
Rated 05 Jul 2011
Rated 03 Jun 2011
70
63rd
Score from when I watched it when I was 10 or something. Rewatch/rescore*
Rated 03 Jun 2011
Rated 20 Feb 2011
80
47th
The Tramp is very trampy. Fun, but without the bittersweet side that marks the best Little Tramp films.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
Rated 20 Jan 2011
80
69th
Pretty hilarious, although the narrative is a bit disjointed, and the serious sections (especially the violence) don't sit well. Also, the '42 restoration has a terribly overwrought narration and score by Chaplin himself. I would have preferred to see the original.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
Rated 29 Dec 2010
65
45th
Much more slapstick and not with so much heart as other Chaplin movies. Would prefer Modern Times, The Great Dictator and my personal favorite City Lights any time. Still classic in many ways.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
Rated 03 Sep 2010
72
62nd
Cute, but not great. Some memorable scenes, a few laughs, and Chaplin's mannerisms are always a joy to watch. His narration seemed superfluous most of the time, though.
Rated 03 Sep 2010
Rated 15 Aug 2010
92
93rd
An excellent effort from Chaplin that highlights the bitter loneliness of prospecting while somehow remaining funny throughout. The laughs here aren't as deep or as regular as some of his other work, leaving a few lulls as the film progresses. But the movie's underlying sadness that is ultimately overcome by hope continues to resonate on multiple viewings.
Rated 15 Aug 2010
Rated 27 Jul 2010
80
88th
Another great early movie from one of the finest silent comedians, "The Gold Rush" is an uproariously funny and very imaginative film that remarkably remains a very pleasant watch after 90 years. Seemingly ageless, marvellous technically for its time, with lots of classic gags and a relatively simple but captivating storyline, it's a film that epitomizes the very essence of comedy. It's really amazing that few people have done it better since.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
Rated 15 Apr 2010
95
93rd
Chaplin's second masterpiece is full of laughs, emotion and classic gags. While not quite as emotional as the film before it - The Kid - it has a lot more going for it. Chaplin was a genius, plain and simple.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
Rated 13 Jan 2010
98
96th
32
Rated 13 Jan 2010
Rated 03 Dec 2009
80
66th
Despite its infinitely classic scenes, I still found many nuggets which gave me a surprised laugh. The love story also has a good arch. Hollywood ending was a bit much but I think he found the right note to hit it with.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
Rated 17 Nov 2009
60
61st
I hate when these silent comedies end with the whore getting with the guy after he becomes rich or esteemed. Irks me. Overall though, it's quite good. The tramp looking out his door on New Years is devastating.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
Rated 22 Oct 2009
100
99th
Chaplin's greatest achievement in a motion picture. Every scene is a CLASSIC !!!
Rated 22 Oct 2009
Rated 04 Oct 2009
100
98th
My favorite Chaplin. This movie fills me with pure, unadulterated glee.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
Rated 10 Sep 2009
65
59th
Quite good, Charlo is great as always, but not as good as The Kid.. Oh i only managed to find the narrated version witch was a real turnoff.. Maybe that's why i couldn't like it that much..
Rated 10 Sep 2009
Rated 31 Jul 2009
69
65th
I'm not really much of a Chaplin fan, but this is enjoyable.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
Rated 25 Mar 2009
93
93rd
How am I NOT supposed to like this?
Rated 25 Mar 2009
Rated 04 Mar 2009
60
85th
The Little Fellow treks to Alaska, freezes, starves, consumes a boiled shoe sole, falls in love, choreographs a dance of dinner rolls, strikes it rich. Chaplin's fabled humanism does not inhibit him from apportioning all the heart, the humor, and the sympathy to his own character.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
Rated 03 Mar 2009
90
94th
One of the best films of the Tramp and one of the best comedies already made. Chaplin pleased people of any age and at any time.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
Rated 19 Dec 2008
99
98th
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Rated 19 Dec 2008
Rated 15 Dec 2008
90
75th
1925 Silent: 90/100; 1942 re-issue: 75/100
Rated 15 Dec 2008
Rated 01 Nov 2008
70
70th
Decent movie but not so funny for me. Incredible scene at the end with the cabin. That was really funny and I had to laugh at least 5 minutes.
Rated 01 Nov 2008
Rated 05 Oct 2008
80
65th
Great special effects for its time (i.e. the cabin see-sawing over a cliff). Loved the burly characters and that bear! And, of course, the bread dance. But I can tell there is better Chaplin out there and I look forward to seeing it.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
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