Sign up
Trailer

At the Circus

1939Movie1 h 27 minNR

ComedyMusic
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes91%63%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes91%63%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Edward Buzzell
Written by
Irving Brecher
Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 20, 1939 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
October 20, 1939
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream At the Circus?"

Questions about At the Circus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream At the Circus?

YouTube TV

In the United States, At the Circus streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is At the Circus worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is At the Circus okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will At the Circus make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch At the Circus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.