City Lights
1931, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
True Blind Love
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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8.2/10 from 2,588 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch City Lights
City Lights is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
- Virginia CherrillA Blind Girl
- Florence LeeHer Grandmother
- Harry MyersAn Eccentric Millionaire
- Al Ernest GarciaHis Butler
- Hank MannA Prizefighter
- Albert AustinStreet Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
- Eddie BakerBoxing Fight Referee (uncredited)
- Henry BergmanMayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
- Buster BrodieBald Party Guest (uncredited)
- Jeanne CarpenterDiner in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Tom DempseyBoxer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 February 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin, Harry Crocker, Harry Carr
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $4.3M
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City Lights: quick answers
Is City Lights worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 2,588 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City Lights?
City Lights runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does City Lights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City Lights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City Lights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City Lights is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is City Lights on?
City Lights is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like City Lights?
If you liked City Lights, try Modern Times, Sometimes I Think About Dying, Twelfth Night.
Who directed City Lights?
City Lights (1931) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee.