The Circus

Name: The Circus
Released: 1928-01-06
Rating: 7.921

7.9/10 (917)

·1928· 72 min

Director: Charlie Chaplin

"The Circus is Here!"

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

Where to Watch

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HBO Max Amazon Channel

Criterion Channel

FlixFling

HBO Max

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Trailer

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

A Tramp

Al Ernest Garcia

The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

Merna Kennedy

The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider

Harry Crocker

Rex, a Tight Rope Walker

George Davis

A Magician

Henry Bergman

An Old Clown

Tiny Sandford

The Head Property Man

John Rand

An Assistant Property Man

Steve Murphy

A Pickpocket

Albert Austin

Clown (uncredited)

Chester A. Bachman

Cop (uncredited)

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Eugene Barry

Cop (uncredited)

In brief

The Circus (1928) is a comedy, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 917 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 12min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Surf Network Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Circus online?

The Circus is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Surf Network Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Circus?

The Circus runs 72 minutes (1h 12min).

What rating does The Circus have?

The Circus has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 917 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Circus from?

The Circus was released in 1928.