Chaplin is a 1992 biographical comedy-drama film about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin. Robert Downey Jr. portrays Chaplin from his early days in England to his rise to fame in Hollywood. The film explores Chaplin's personal and professional struggles, including his controversial political views and tumultuous relationships. Downey Jr.'s performance in Chaplin was highly praised and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.