Sunnyside (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1919, Sunnyside is a comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 30 minutes. “Charlie Chaplin In His Third Million Dollar Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An overworked farmhand who works also at the adjacent hotel dreams of marrying the village belle.
Who’s in it. Sunnyside stars Charlie Chaplin as Farm Handyman, Edna Purviance as Village Belle, Henry Bergman as Villager and Edna's Father (uncredited) and Tom Terriss as Young Man from the City (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sunnyside has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunnyside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunnyside tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunnyside (1919)?
- In US, Sunnyside is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunnyside worth watching?
- Sunnyside holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunnyside?
- Sunnyside stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Tom Terriss and Tom Wilson.
- When was Sunnyside released?
- Sunnyside was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.