The Champion
1915, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
- Runtime
- 0h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Champion
The Champion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 March 1915.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinChallenger
- Edna PurvianceTrainer's Daughter
- Ernest Van PeltSpike Dugan
- Lloyd BaconSecond Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
- Leo WhiteCrooked gambler
- Carl StockdaleSparring Partner
- Billy ArmstrongSparring Partner
- Paddy McGuireSparring Partner
- Bud JamisonBob Uppercut, Champion
- Ben TurpinRingside vendor
- Fred WindemereCop
- Henry YoungmanBit Role
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
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The Champion: quick answers
Is The Champion worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion runs 31 minutes (0h 31m).
Does The Champion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Champion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Champion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Champion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Champion on?
The Champion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 March 1915. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Champion?
If you liked The Champion, try Shanghaied, Beau Hunks, Our Wife.
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion (1915) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt.