The Gold Rush (1925)
A lonely prospector braves the Alaskan wilderness, finding broad humor and heartwarming whimsy in his quest for love.
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
How intense is The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome.
What The Gold Rush feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Gold Rush
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Gold Rush for you?
Is The Gold Rush scary?
No. The Gold Rush is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Gold Rush gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Gold Rush sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush is streaming on Max, Criterion, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does The Gold Rush have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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