The Gold Rush (1925)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
90Kernel Score — Universal Acclaim, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
Universal Acclaim for a silent-era film that turned a modest $923K budget into $4M in worldwide gross—a remarkable return that underscores the commercial pull of Chaplin's artistry even by 1925 standards.
Director track record: Charlie Chaplin
The Gold Rush (90) sits just above Charlie Chaplin's own 89-point average across his other 5 scored films, a marginal gain that trails his masterpiece City Lights (99).
Lead track record: Charlie Chaplin
The Gold Rush (90) sits well above Charlie Chaplin's own 87-point average across his other 3 scored films—a solid peak in his career, though it falls short of his landmark City Lights (99).
Box office
Budget $0.9M · Box office $4M