The Gold Rush (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1925, The Gold Rush is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 95 minutes. “The World's Greatest Laughing Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Who’s in it. The Gold Rush stars Charlie Chaplin as The Lone Prospector, Georgia Hale as Georgia, Mack Swain as Big Jim McKay and Tom Murray as Black Larsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Gold Rush sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gold Rush page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gold Rush tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gold Rush (1925)?
- In US, The Gold Rush is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gold Rush worth watching?
- The Gold Rush holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gold Rush?
- The Gold Rush stars Charlie Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray and Henry Bergman.
- When was The Gold Rush released?
- The Gold Rush was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.