Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Modern Times

If you loved Modern Times, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Modern Times.

View Review →
#1
The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

1940★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime....

#2
City Lights

City Lights

1931★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor....

#3
The Kid

The Kid

1921★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son....

#4
The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush

1925★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl....

#5
The Circus

The Circus

1928★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter....

#6
Limelight

Limelight

1952★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Modern Times for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life....