Circus Angel (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1965, Circus Angel is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Albert Lamorisse, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Philippe Avron plays a bumbling burglar whose crime career is a textbook case of failure. One evening, Avron comes upon an abandoned nightgown. Upon donning the garment, he feels he has been transformed into an angel. Avron then joins a strange circus, whence he hopes to dispense goodwill to the other misfits of the world. As with the other works of director Albert Lamorisse (The Red Balloon) Lamorisse, it is virtually impossible to determine where reality leaves off and fantasy takes over in Circus Angel, a fact that was instrumental in the film's winning a "Best Special Effects" award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Circus Angel stars Philippe Avron as Fifi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Circus Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus Angel (1965)?
- In US, Circus Angel is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circus Angel worth watching?
- Circus Angel holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus Angel?
- Circus Angel stars Philippe Avron.
- When was Circus Angel released?
- Circus Angel was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.