GoodWatchSign up

The Last Circus

2010·Movie
1h 46min·R

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

The Last Circus fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Show business, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

It's showtime

A trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.
ClownsLove TriangleDisturbed CharactersWarViolenceShowbizSatireDark Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Last Circus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Circus legally?

The Last Circus is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 The Last Circus worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Circus rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Last Circus?

1 h 46 min

The Last Circus runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last Circus?

Critics73
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Last Circus higher (73) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Last Circus a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What language is The Last Circus in?

SpanishFrench

It was made in Spanish, with some French. Produced in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Circus?

46BBBEBHBMBSCACIDODZECEGESFIGF+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Circus in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Circus use?

Bad Humor TruckBlack ComedyYou Just Told MeArtistic License – ChemistryBlown Across the RoomThe Straight ManCircus BratFan DisserviceWould Hurt a ChildShout-OutPortrayed by Different SpeciesScreaming Womanand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 storytelling tropes for The Last Circus, including Bad Humor Truck, Black Comedy, You Just Told Me.