Prime VideoModern Times (1936)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 9.1
Overview
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..
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
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..
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the dehumanizing and exploitative nature of industrial capitalism, portraying the systemic struggles of the working class and advocating for human dignity over industrial efficiency.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its historical context, without any intentional recasting for diversity. Its narrative focuses on a critique of industrial society and economic hardship, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Modern Times, a film focused on social commentary and the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the heterosexual relationship between the Tramp and the Gamin, and their fight for survival.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Modern Times is an original film from 1936, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which their gender could have been swapped.
Modern Times is an original film from 1936 featuring original characters, including Chaplin's iconic Tramp. There are no instances of characters established as one race in prior canon or history being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
9.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.5
8.3
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.6
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