The Immigrant (1917)
Kernel Score: 83% · 312 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1917-06-17
Runtime: 24 minutes
Where to watch The Immigrant
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Public Domain Movies
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
The Immigrant parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Immigrant is a 1917 silent slapstick comedy about a poor immigrant's misadventures arriving in New York.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild slapstick physical comedy typical of silent-era films; no real harm depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin as Immigrant
- Edna Purviance as Immigrant
- Eric Campbell as The Head Waiter
- Albert Austin as A Diner / Immigrant
- Henry Bergman as The Artist
- Tom Wilson as Gambler (uncredited)
- Tom Harrington as Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- John Rand as Tipsy diner
- Kitty Bradbury as Mother (uncredited)
- Janet Sully as Passenger (uncredited)
The Immigrant FAQ
Is The Immigrant good?
The Immigrant has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 312 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Immigrant?
In the US you can stream The Immigrant on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Immigrant OK for kids?
The Immigrant is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Immigrant is a 1917 silent slapstick comedy about a poor immigrant's misadventures arriving in New York.
What movies are like The Immigrant?
If you liked The Immigrant, try One Week, Safety Last!, Stranger Than Paradise and Period. End of Sentence..