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The Circus

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In the vestibule of a hospital room, a young boy waits to see his dying mother. The clamor and spiralling movements of bodies around him intensify, forming a grotesque circus—a cacophonous circle that pushes the child back, depriving him…

DirectorNicolas Brault
WriterNicolas Brault
ProducersJulie Roy·René Chénier

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nicolas Brault

SCSophie Clément
Sophie Clément
(Voice)
JL
Josée Lefebvre
(Voice)
MMMarie-Ève Milot
Marie-Ève Milot
(Voice)
JGJacques Godin
Jacques Godin
(Voice)
JBJean-Pierre Bergeron
Jean-Pierre Bergeron
(Voice)

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The Circus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Circus?

The Circus is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Circus on Netflix?

No, The Circus is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The Circus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Circus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The Circus for free?

The Circus is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.