# Modern Times (1936)

> Charlie Chaplin’s nimble Tramp battles factory automation, social institutions, and hard times while seeking a little dignity and companionship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2034

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin, Hank Mann, Stanley Blystone, Al Ernest Garcia
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027977/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, frantic, sincere, classic cinema night, social satire double feature

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of resilience and humor in the face of modernity's absurdities.

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