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The Kid

The Kid

Comedy • NR • 1921 • 1 hr 8 min
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7.8
IMDb
8.2

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

Starring

Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Carl Miller, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin

Directed By

Charlie Chaplin

Written By

Charlie Chaplin

Attributes

SimpleLight

Genre

ComedyDrama

Release Date

January 21, 1921

User Reviews

Rave Dothstadt
Rave Dothstadt
This 100 year old 54 minute movie is better than half the stuff that comes out today. Still resonates! Crazy.
Chuck
Chuck
Brimming with humor and heart, The Kid doesn’t overstay its premise, and makes a strong argument for simpler, punchier comedies.
Connor
Connor
Great comedic premises and hilarious bits of physical comedy, still a very entertaining movie
Kaleb Schmidt
Kaleb Schmidt
Charlie Chaplin had always been one of the greats, all of his movies are worth watching
Venerando Agustin
Venerando Agustin
A Thoughtful & Intricate look at the early days of cinema.
Harley Neiditz
Harley Neiditz
Beautiful and heartwarming. Chaplin conveys a tremendous deal through his trademark physical comedy and acting.
Skyler Neslon
Skyler Neslon
Through a touching narrative and innovative style, Charlie Chaplin demonstrates unparalleled talent as both a storyteller and a filmmaker
Kat Shelton
Kat Shelton
Still makes me cry over 100 years later. Definitely worth a watch.
Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson
IMDb #100. And for good reason.But I found it hard to follow on spots.But seeing Chaplin wrote, directed,produced, starred and composed wow
Izgi
Izgi
Its a classic. Theres no point in using words just go and watch it if u havent till now!

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149 (3%)
284 (6%)
2,232 (50%)
1,801 (40%)
7.8 – Based on 4.5k ratings
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Jackie Coogan on THE KID

Cast & Crew

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Chaplin
Jackie Coogan
Jackie
Coogan
Carl Miller
Carl
Miller
Edna Purviance
Edna
Purviance
Albert Austin
Albert
Austin
Beulah Bains
Beulah
Bains
Nellie Bly Baker
Nellie Bly Baker
Henry Bergman
Henry
Bergman
Edward Biby
Edward
Biby
F. Blinn
F.
Blinn
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Chaplin

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