The Idle Class (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1921, The Idle Class is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
Who’s in it. The Idle Class stars Charlie Chaplin as Tramp / Husband, Edna Purviance as Edna the Neglected Wife, Henry Bergman as Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited) and Al Ernest Garcia as Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Idle Class has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idle Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idle Class tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idle Class (1921)?
- In US, The Idle Class is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Idle Class worth watching?
- The Idle Class 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 Idle Class?
- The Idle Class stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia and Lita Grey.
- When was The Idle Class released?
- The Idle Class was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.