Modern Times (1936)
A bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.
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...
How intense is Modern Times?
Modern Times has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What Modern Times feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingsatirical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightFull attention
Where to stream Modern Times
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Modern Times for you?
Is Modern Times scary?
No. Modern Times is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Modern Times gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Modern Times sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Modern Times OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Modern Times?
Modern Times runs 1h 27m.
Where can I stream Modern Times?
Modern Times is streaming on Prime Video, Max, Criterion and Kanopy.
Does Modern Times have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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