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The Circus

7.919281h 12mGMovieComedyDramaRomance

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
AGAl Ernest Garcia
Al Ernest Garcia
The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
MKMerna Kennedy
Merna Kennedy
The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
HCHarry Crocker
Harry Crocker
Rex, a Tight Rope Walker
GDGeorge Davis
George Davis
A Magician
HBHenry Bergman
Henry Bergman
An Old Clown
TSTiny Sandford
Tiny Sandford
The Head Property Man
JRJohn Rand
John Rand
An Assistant Property Man
SMSteve Murphy
Steve Murphy
A Pickpocket
AAAlbert Austin
Albert Austin
Clown (uncredited)
CBChester A. Bachman
Chester A. Bachman
Cop (uncredited)
EB
Eugene Barry
Cop (uncredited)

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The Circus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Circus?

The Circus is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Circus on Netflix?

No, The Circus is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is The Circus on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Circus is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Circus for free?

The Circus is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Darkroom in United States.