Circus (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1936, Circus is a comedy and music film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An American circus performer finds herself the victim of racism after it is revealed that she's the mother of a mixed-race child. In the midst of the public scandal, she finds happiness, love, and refuge in the USSR.
Who’s in it. Circus stars Lyubov Orlova as Marion Dixon, Vladimir Volodin as Ludvig, Sergei Stolyarov as Ivan Petrovich Martinov and Pavel Massalsky as Franz von Kneishitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Circus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circus worth watching?
- Circus holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus?
- Circus stars Lyubov Orlova, Vladimir Volodin, Sergei Stolyarov, Pavel Massalsky and Lev Sverdlin.
- When was Circus released?
- Circus was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.