Shoulder Arms
1918, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Unprecedented in film annals!
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
- Runtime
- 0h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shoulder Arms
Shoulder Arms is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinDoughboy
- Edna PurvianceThe Girl
- Sydney ChaplinCharlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
- Loyal UnderwoodShort German Officer
- Henry BergmanFat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
- Tom WilsonDumb German Wood-Cutter
- Albert AustinAmerican Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
- Jack WilsonCrown Prince
- W.J. AllenMotorcyclist (uncredited)
- L.A. BlaisdellMotorcyclist (uncredited)
- Alva D. BlakeU.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)
- Cliff BrouwerSoldier (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
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Shoulder Arms: quick answers
Is Shoulder Arms worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 210 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shoulder Arms?
Shoulder Arms runs 36 minutes (0h 36m).
Does Shoulder Arms have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shoulder Arms. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shoulder Arms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shoulder Arms yet.
Which OTT platform is Shoulder Arms on?
Shoulder Arms is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shoulder Arms?
If you liked Shoulder Arms, try Oh! What a Lovely War, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Kelly's Heroes.
Who directed Shoulder Arms?
Shoulder Arms (1918) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin.