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.
Directed by Charles Chaplin · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · 95 min · 1925
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Director
Charles Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
N/A
Release
16 Aug 1925
Runtime
95 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
A lone prospector ventures into Alaska looking for gold. He gets mixed up with some burly characters and falls in love with the beautiful Georgia. He tries to win her heart with his singular charm.
Cast & Characters
Charles Chaplin
Jim "Big Jim" McKay
Mack Swain
"Black" Larsen
Tom Murray
The Lone Prospector
Charlie Chaplin (as The Tramp)
Jack Cameron
Malcolm Waite
The Girl, Georgia
Georgia Hale
Hank Curtis
Henry Bergman
a barman (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford
man in dance hall (uncredited)
Sam Allen
man in dance hall
Steve Murphy
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $923,000, The Gold Rush has grossed $4.0M worldwide — about 4.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Charles Chaplin has directed 5 films in our catalog, including The Great Dictator, Modern Times.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Charles Chaplin appears in 5 films in our catalog, including The Great Dictator, Modern Times.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Chaplin filmed many scenes on location near Truckee, California.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The Gold Rush was shot on location for only one scene.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Six hundred extras climbed up the 2300-feet Chilkoot Pass in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The rest of the film was shot on back lot and stages with elaborate Klondike sets.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
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 August 2, 2026
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gold Rush's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Gold Rush holds a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Gold Rush's IMDb rating?+
The Gold Rush has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 125,520 votes.
What is The Gold Rush's Metacritic score?+
The Gold Rush has a Metascore of 90/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Gold Rush good? What are critics saying?+
The Gold Rush holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (125,520 votes), 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Gold Rush?+
The Gold Rush has a runtime of 95 min.
Who directed The Gold Rush?+
The Gold Rush was directed by Charles Chaplin.
Where can I watch The Gold Rush?+
The Gold Rush is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, History Vault, Eternal Family, HBO Max, FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Hungama Play, Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to "The Gold Rush" involves enthusiasm, excitement, and anticipation. Reviewers are excited about seeing Charlie Chaplin's film on the big screen, particularly the 4K restoration. Some reviewers also expressed disappointment over certain issues with the trailer. The question of why a different character is included in the trailer is mentioned as well.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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
