Shoulder Arms

1918 · 36m · Released

Comedy, War

An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

6.8 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Shoulder Arms

Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and Mometu.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

Top cast and crew

Charlie Chaplin Director

Charlie Chaplin Doughboy

Edna Purviance The Girl

Sydney Chaplin Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser

Loyal Underwood Short German Officer

Henry Bergman Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender

Tom Wilson Dumb German Wood-Cutter

Albert Austin American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier

JW Jack Wilson Crown Prince

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Frequently asked questions about Shoulder Arms

Where can I watch Shoulder Arms in the United States?

Shoulder Arms is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and Mometu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Shoulder Arms on HBO Max?

Yes. Shoulder Arms is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and Mometu.

Can I watch Shoulder Arms for free?

Shoulder Arms streams free with ads in the United States on Mometu. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin, Loyal Underwood, and Henry Bergman. Charlie Chaplin is the director.

How long is Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms runs 36m.

When did Shoulder Arms come out?

Shoulder Arms was released on October 20, 1918.

Which studio made Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.