Easy Street (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1917, Easy Street is an action and comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.
Who’s in it. Easy Street stars Charlie Chaplin as The Derelict, Edna Purviance as The Mission Worker, Eric Campbell as The Bully and Lloyd Bacon as Junkie (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Easy Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Easy Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Easy Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easy Street (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Easy Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Easy Street worth watching?
- Easy Street holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Easy Street?
- Easy Street stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Lloyd Bacon and Henry Bergman.
- When was Easy Street released?
- Easy Street was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.