The Vagabond

The Vagabond

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by Lone Star Corporation

191624 min6.8 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy about a resourceful tramp navigating street life through music and charm, with gentle physical comedy and romantic undertones.

A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.

Questions people ask

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

  • Does The Vagabond end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Vagabond sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Vagabond scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Vagabond violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

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.

Written about

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Vagabond

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Vagabond

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Vagabond, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Vagabond, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Vagabond, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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