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At the Circus

1939·Movie
1h 27min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Keep the world laughing!

Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.
Classic Slapstick ComedyCircus AnticsMarx BrothersHistorical SettingFamily EntertainmentBroad HumorLighthearted AdventureNostalgic CharmShowbiz Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream At the Circus legally?

At the Circus is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is At the Circus worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is At the Circus rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is At the Circus?

1 h 27 min

At the Circus runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on At the Circus?

Critics91
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate At the Circus higher (91) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is At the Circus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch At the Circus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for At the Circus in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.