When the Circus Came to Town (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, When the Circus Came to Town is a drama and tv movie film directed by Boris Sagal, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life to run away and join the circus. While adapting to her new life, she finds herself challenged, and in the end, happy with her new life.
Who’s in it. When the Circus Came to Town stars Elizabeth Montgomery as Mary Flynn, Christopher Plummer as Duke Royal, Eileen Brennan as Jessy and Gretchen Wyler as Olivia Probashka, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Circus Came to Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Circus Came to Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Circus Came to Town (1981)?
- In US, When the Circus Came to Town is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in When the Circus Came to Town?
- When the Circus Came to Town stars Elizabeth Montgomery, Christopher Plummer, Eileen Brennan, Gretchen Wyler and Anne Shropshire.
- When was When the Circus Came to Town released?
- When the Circus Came to Town was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.