The Gold Rush
A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune, and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall.
Trailer
Director
Charles Chaplin
Studio
N/A
Release
16 Aug 1925
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Cast & Characters
Charles Chaplin
Mack Swain
Tom Murray
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Critical Assessment
The Gold Rush holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (125,520 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (125,520 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Gold Rush" involves enthusiasm and excitement from fans of Charlie Chaplin, with many looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. Reviewers praise a recent 4K restoration by Cineteca di Bologna, Italy, as a major improvement over previous versions. Some reviewers express disappointment at certain aspects of the movie, such as its limited release in New York and lack of 4K trailer quality.
Reviews
Despite the fact that it's minus 10° high up on the snowy mountain pass, the "Lone Prospector" (Charlie Chaplin) bedecked in his ill-fitting suit and bowler hat is determined to go make his fortune. Luckily, starving and cold, he stumbles upon the log cabin of "Larsen" (Tom Murra…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
I cannot absolutely wait to see this on the big screen. I’ve been a Charlie Chaplin fan since my early 20s. 🎉❤🎉❤
@MattyDlite · 4 likes4K restoration by Cineteca di Bologna, Bologna, Italy. 👍👏
@matteoromenghi · 0 likesMY FAVORITE CHAPLIN FILM! Where can I see it in New York?
@EsquirePrime · 1 likeswhy didn't they do this for the kid?
@Lennonlover06 · 0 likesWhy the trailer is not in 4K ?
@Goodmorning1221- · 2 likes