

The Real Charlie Chaplin
2021, English. Directed by James Spinney & Pete Middleton.
A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Real Charlie Chaplin is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- James SpinneyDirector
- Pete MiddletonDirector
- Pearl MackieSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
- Jeff RawleCharlie Chaplin 1966
- Matthew WolfRichard Meryman
- Dickie BeauRoddy McDowall
- Anne RosenfeldEffie Wisdom
- Dominic MarshKevin Brownlow
- Paul LeonardSpokeperson
- Eben YoungFirst Journalist
- Haley FlahertyThird Journalist
- Alvah BessieSelf (archive footage)
- Herbert J. BibermanSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 19 November 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Kindeberg, James Spinney, Pete Middleton
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How long is The Real Charlie Chaplin?
The Real Charlie Chaplin runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is The Real Charlie Chaplin on?
The Real Charlie Chaplin is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Real Charlie Chaplin?
If you liked The Real Charlie Chaplin, try Sidney, Being James Bond, John Candy: I Like Me.
Who directed The Real Charlie Chaplin?
The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) was directed by James Spinney and Pete Middleton and stars Pearl Mackie, Charlie Chaplin, Jeff Rawle.