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Modern Times

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟢 10/100
Total warning time: 1m 40s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Charlie Chaplin's character accidentally ingests a white powder, which is implied to be cocaine, leading to comedic behavior.
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (1m 10s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:40] Slapstick violence involving machinery in the factory scene.
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:30] Charlie Chaplin's character is involved in a comedic fight with another character.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:05:50 - 01:06:20] Mild chase scene with comedic violence.
Strong Language: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Modern Times

Details for Modern Times (1936)

Year: 1936
Certificate: G
Modern Times Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
IMDB: 8.5
Meta Score: 96
Votes: 217881
Gross: 163,245
Director: Charles Chaplin
Cast Stars: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford

Overview of Modern Times:

The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.

Who directed and starred in the movie Modern Times (1936)?

Modern Times (1936) was directed by and starred Charles Chaplin, who played the iconic character of The Tramp.

Who played the female lead in Modern Times (1936)?

Paulette Goddard played the female lead in Modern Times (1936), portraying the character of a young homeless woman.

What is the main theme of Modern Times (1936)?

The main theme of Modern Times (1936) is a critique of industrialization and the dehumanizing effects of modern technology, as seen through the struggles of The Tramp in a factory job.

Is Modern Times (1936) a silent film?

Although Modern Times (1936) was made during the sound era, it is primarily a silent film with synchronized sound effects and music, but very little spoken dialogue.

What is the significance of the ending of Modern Times (1936)?

The ending of Modern Times (1936) shows The Tramp and the young woman walking down a road together, symbolizing hope and resilience despite the hardships of modern life.