Mickey's Circus (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1936, Mickey's Circus is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Ben Sharpsteen, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey is ringmaster of a circus for orphans. Donald has a trained sea lion act, and does a bit of juggling himself. Mostly, though, he fights with a baby sea lion who keeps stealing both the fish and the show. Donald then finds himself and Mickey in an unrehearsed high wire act, which kicks into high gear when one of the orphans electrifies the wire. They end by doing a high dive into the seals' tank.
Who’s in it. Mickey's Circus stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mickey's 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 Mickey's Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mickey's Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mickey's Circus (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mickey's Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mickey's Circus worth watching?
- Mickey's Circus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mickey's Circus?
- Mickey's Circus stars Walt Disney and Clarence Nash.
- When was Mickey's Circus released?
- Mickey's Circus was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.