# City Lights (1931) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/city-lights-1931/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 87 min |

## Quick answer

City Lights (1931) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #55 (8.5/10) — City Lights remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #55 (8.5/10) — City Lights remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

## Cast

Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia, Hank Mann, Albert Austin, Eddie Baker, Henry Bergman, Buster Brodie

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is City Lights worth watching?**
City Lights holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #55 (8.5/10) — City Lights remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is City Lights about?**
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

**Who directed City Lights?**
City Lights (1931) was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of City Lights?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch City Lights?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the City Lights page for current options.

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