The Best Charles Chaplin Movies, Ranked
4 credits from 1929 to 2003, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is City Lights (1931) with $55.2K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Best Charles Chaplin Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Charles Chaplin's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1920s to 1950s.
The Latest Charles Chaplin Movies
The most recent films Charles Chaplin is credited on, newest first — starting with Modern Times (re-release) (2003). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Charles Chaplin Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Charles Chaplin films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Charles Chaplin movie?
City Lights (1931) made the most at the box office, with $55.2K worldwide, followed by The Circus (1929) with $33.9K. Together, Charles Chaplin's films with box office figures have made $98.3K.
Which Charles Chaplin movie won the most awards?
The Circus (1929) is the most decorated Charles Chaplin film, with 1 win from 1 nomination across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Charles Chaplin comedy movie?
The Circus (1929) is the best-rated of Charles Chaplin's comedy films. In other genres: City Lights (drama).
What is the newest Charles Chaplin movie?
The newest film on Charles Chaplin's filmography is Modern Times (re-release) (2003).
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