The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush

The World's Greatest Laughing Picture!

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by Charles Chaplin Productions

192595 min8.0 / 10

A charming silent comedy-drama about a prospector's struggle for survival and love in the Klondike, balancing physical comedy with genuine romantic yearning and hardship.

A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Gold Rush end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Gold Rush easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Gold Rush scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Gold Rush violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Gold Rush sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love96

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Gold Rush

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Gold Rush

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Gold Rush, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Gold Rush, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Gold Rush, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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