City Lights
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Shout! Factory TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about City Lights
Where can I watch City Lights in the United States?
City Lights is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Shout! Factory TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is City Lights on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. City Lights is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Shout! Factory TV.
Can I watch City Lights for free?
City Lights streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for City Lights?
City Lights scores 8.2 on The Movie Database, 8.5 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 86 on Metacritic.
Who stars in City Lights?
City Lights stars Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, and Al Ernest Garcia. Charlie Chaplin is the director.
How long is City Lights?
City Lights runs 1h 27m (87 minutes).
When did City Lights come out?
City Lights was released on February 6, 1931.
Which studio made City Lights?
City Lights was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for City Lights?
City Lights was made on a budget of $1,500,000.
How much did City Lights make at the box office?
City Lights grossed $4,250,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,500,000.
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.