A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...

A slapstick skewering of industrialized America, Modern Times is as politically incisive as it is laugh-out-loud hilarious.

'Modern Times' stands as a timeless masterpiece showcasing Chaplin's genius physical comedy and powerful social commentary on industrialization and capitalism. The feeding machine and factory sequences remain hilariously fresh nearly a century later, while the film's critique of dehumanization resonates remarkably with modern audiences. Chaplin's iconic Tramp performance and Paulette Goddard's delightful work shine throughout. While a few found the episodic structure loosely connected or certain elements dated, most celebrate it as endlessly rewatchable and profoundly thought-provoking.