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 film 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 was widely acclaimed, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Chaplin is a heartfelt and poignant portrayal of one of cinema's greatest icons.