The Pilgrim (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1923, The Pilgrim is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 47 minutes. “The tale of an escaped prisoner who swiped a parson's clothes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Tramp is an escaped convict who is mistaken as a pastor in a small town church.
Who’s in it. The Pilgrim stars Charlie Chaplin as The Pilgrim, Edna Purviance as Miss Brown, Kitty Bradbury as Mrs. Brown, Edna's Mother and Syd Chaplin as Eloper / Train Conductor / Little Boy's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pilgrim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, FilmBox+ and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pilgrim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pilgrim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pilgrim (1923)?
- In US, The Pilgrim is available to stream on Criterion Channel, FilmBox+ and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pilgrim worth watching?
- The Pilgrim holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pilgrim?
- The Pilgrim stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Kitty Bradbury, Syd Chaplin and Mack Swain.
- When was The Pilgrim released?
- The Pilgrim was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.