Jefferson Circus Songs (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Jefferson Circus Songs is an animation film directed by Suzan Pitt, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Created in the summer of 1973 in the basketball court of Jefferson High School in Minneapolis Jefferson Circus Songs uses both cut-out animation and pixilation to create a “circus” of surreal happenings. The actors are Minneapolis school children dressed in fantasy costumes- each child imagined the roll they wanted to play (princess, monkey, etc).
Who’s in it. Jefferson Circus Songs stars Alanna Fargo, Steve Clement, Pauline Raich and Lynn Oharin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jefferson Circus Songs 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 Jefferson Circus Songs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jefferson Circus Songs tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jefferson Circus Songs (1974)?
- In US, Jefferson Circus Songs is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jefferson Circus Songs worth watching?
- Jefferson Circus Songs holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jefferson Circus Songs?
- Jefferson Circus Songs stars Alanna Fargo, Steve Clement, Pauline Raich, Lynn Oharin and Laurie Nichols.
- When was Jefferson Circus Songs released?
- Jefferson Circus Songs was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.