Modern Times (1936) Review
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Modern Times worth watching?
Yes — Modern Times is worth watching, with a 87% Critic Score and 89% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 84% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (81), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10).
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, Modern Times runs 87 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Modern Times review”, “is Modern Times worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.
What is Modern Times about?
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time…
Critics consensus: IMDb Top 250 #53 (8.5/10) — Modern Times remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. The film stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin, and others.
Should you watch Modern Times tonight?
Yes — prioritize Modern Times tonight if you want a proven comedy with lasting rewatch value. At 87 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Modern Times?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Modern Times (1936) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0027977. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse comedy films.