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City Lights

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · 1931 ·

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Answer Summary: Is City Lights worth watching?

City Lights (1931) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for City Lights?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 27m
Cast
Charlie Chaplin , Virginia Cherrill , Florence Lee , Harry Myers , Al Ernest Garcia , Hank Mann , Albert Austin , Eddie Baker , Henry Bergman , Buster Brodie

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, romance pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is City Lights worth watching?

    Yes — City Lights earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic City Lights

    City Lights (1931) Review

    Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931) remains a defining Comedy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Dr. Amara Okonkwo World Cinema Editor

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