Chaplin is a 1992 biographical comedy-drama film directed by Richard Attenborough. Robert Downey Jr. stars as the legendary silent film actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. The movie chronicles Chaplin's rise to fame, his personal life, and his struggles with the changing times and the pressures of Hollywood. Downey Jr.'s performance as Chaplin earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. Chaplin is a captivating and heartfelt portrayal of one of cinema's greatest icons.