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When the Circus Came to Town

1981·Movie
2h 0min
IMDb6.8

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When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life to run away and join the circus. While adapting to her new life, she finds herself challenged, and in the end, happy with her new life.
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Crew

Directed by:
Boris Sagal
Written by:
Larry Grusin
Produced by:
Robert Halmi Sr., Barry Krost
Composed by:
Charles Gross

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Where can I stream When the Circus Came to Town legally?

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When the Circus Came to Town is included with a subscription to Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When the Circus Came to Town worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When the Circus Came to Town?

2 h 0 min

When the Circus Came to Town runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is When the Circus Came to Town in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.