Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Modern Times List

  • City Lights - Another Charlie Chaplin classic featuring a tramp navigating life in a bustling city.
  • The Great Dictator - A satirical take on politics and society by Charlie Chaplin, blending humor and social commentary.
  • The Kid - A blend of comedy and drama showcasing Chaplin's iconic character in a heartwarming story.
  • Metropolis - A silent film with strong social themes concerning class struggle and industrialization.
  • Gigi - A musical film reflecting on societal expectations and the disparities of class.
  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - A silent horror film that critiques society through its expressionist style and narrative.
  • A Clockwork Orange - A dystopian film exploring themes of industrialism and dehumanization in society.
  • The General - A silent comedy that mixes action and humor with a slapstick approach, starring Buster Keaton.
  • Chaplin - A biographical film that explores Charlie Chaplin's life and his impact on the film industry.
  • Bicycle Thieves - An Italian neorealist film that highlights poverty and struggles in post-war society.
  • The Artist - A modern silent film that pays homage to the early days of cinema and touches on similar themes.
  • Use of Force - A social commentary film on authority and its impact on the individual's life.
  • How to Be Charlie - A comedy-drama that depicts the struggles of an aspiring filmmaker with elements of Chaplin's style.
  • The Gold Rush - Charlie Chaplin's comedic story of loneliness and survival during the Gold Rush.
  • The Grapes of Wrath - A drama focusing on the American struggle during the Great Depression, echoing social themes.
  • Life is Beautiful - A mix of humor and tragedy in the face of harsh realities, reminiscent of Chaplin's films.
  • Little Tramp - A tribute to Charlie Chaplin's creation, exploring similar themes of struggle and resilience.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - An inspirational drama about struggle and perseverance against societal hardships.
  • American Beauty - A satirical look at society and the American Dream, paralleling themes in Modern Times.
  • Silkwood - A film highlighting the struggles against corporate negligence and personal sacrifice.
  • Freaks - A film that questions societal norms and features a group marginalized by society.
  • The Hondros - A documentary examining the impact of war and struggle in a contemporary context.
  • Erin Brockovich - A true story of perseverance against corporate greed, resonating with themes of individual struggle.
  • The Social Network - A portrayal of ambition and societal impact of technology, reflecting on modern struggles.
  • V for Vendetta - A dystopian narrative exploring themes of resistance against oppression.
  • The 400 Blows - A coming-of-age film that reflects on personal hardships and society’s impact on youth.
  • Parasite - A dark comedy that addresses class disparity and societal issues through a satirical lens.
  • The Graduate - A commentary on the disillusionment of youth and social expectations.
  • Sorry We Missed You - A poignant story about the struggles of working-class families in modern-day England.
  • - A surreal exploration of creativity and societal pressures faced by an artist.
  • Frances Ha - A modern take on the struggles of an aspiring artist facing societal challenges.
  • Brazil - A dystopian satire focusing on bureaucracy and modern life's absurdities.
  • A Day in the Country - A film elegant in its simplicity and capturing the essence of life's small joys and struggles.
  • In the Mood for Love - A film that captures the nuances of love and human connection amidst societal constraints.
  • Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence - A film dealing with the harsh realities of war and human relationships.
  • Wild Strawberries - A poignant exploration of life, memory, and regret, reflective of one's struggles with society.
  • Sorry We Missed You - A focus on the modern working class and the impact of capitalism on personal lives.
  • Shoplifters - A social drama that examines the struggles of a marginalized family in contemporary Japan.
  • The Bicycle Thief - A tale of loss and hardship that resonated with issues of poverty and survival.
  • The Lobster - A dystopian film that critiques societal norms related to relationships and loneliness.
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - A film that combines elements of struggle and beauty in the human experience against societal constraints.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
City Lights
City Lights
87 min
1931 United States of America 198783 8.5 Movie Released
2 1940 United States of America 239431 8.4 Movie Released NR
3
The Kid
The Kid
68 min
1921 United States of America 136861 8.2 Movie Released
4
Metropolis
Metropolis
149 min
1927 Germany 188179 8.3 Movie Released NR
5
Gigi
Gigi
116 min
1958 United States of America 24761 6.6 Movie Released G
6 1920 Germany 71206 8 Movie Released NR
7 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
8
The General
The General
79 min
1926 United States of America 99547 8.1 Movie Released NR
9
Chaplin
Chaplin
143 min
1992 France 62704 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
10 1948 Italy 177123 8.3 Movie Released
11
The Artist
The Artist
100 min
2011 Belgium 249574 7.9 Movie Released
12
The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush
95 min
1925 United States of America 120176 8.1 Movie Released
13 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
14 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
15 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
16
American Beauty
American Beauty
122 min
1999 United States of America 1220120 8.3 Movie Released R
17
Silkwood
Silkwood
131 min
1983 United States of America 22499 7.1 Movie Released R
18
Freaks
Freaks
66 min
1932 United States of America 51352 7.8 Movie Released NR
19
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
131 min
2000 United States of America 224441 7.4 Movie Released R
20 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
21
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
132 min
2006 Germany 1188360 8.1 Movie Released
22
The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
99 min
1959 France 129004 8.1 Movie Released NR
23
Parasite
Parasite
133 min
2019 South Korea 983364 8.5 Movie Released
24
The Graduate
The Graduate
106 min
1967 United States of America 290621 8 Movie Released PG
25 2019 Belgium 26249 7.6 Movie Released
26
8½

139 min
1963 Italy 126261 8 Movie Released NR
27
Frances Ha
Frances Ha
86 min
2013 Brazil 95467 7.4 Movie Released
28
Brazil
Brazil
143 min
1985 United Kingdom 212570 7.8 Movie Released R
29 2010 19 7.6 Movie Released
30 2000 France 169412 8.1 Movie Released PG
31 1983 Japan 20325 7.2 Movie Released R
32 1957 Sweden 116226 8.1 Movie Released
33
Shoplifters
Shoplifters
120 min
2018 Japan 87964 7.9 Movie Released R
34 2018 United Kingdom 17 8.5 Movie Released G
35
The Lobster
The Lobster
119 min
2015 France 303575 7.1 Movie Released
36 2000 China 283356 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
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