Life Is a Circus (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Life Is a Circus is a comedy film directed by Val Guest, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Encompassing three hugely popular double acts, The Crazy Gang were one of Britain's best-loved, most enduring variety troupes – their antics delighting audiences for over three decades from the early 1930s and their career taking in numerous Royal Command performances. Their efforts to save a struggling circus provide the laughs in this uproarious comedy, also starring Goldfinger icon Shirley Eaton and featuring Flanagan and Allen's rendition of their greatest hit, Underneath the Arches. The Crazy Gang have been jacks-of-all-trades with Joe Winter's Monster Circus for almost as long as Joe has been on the road, and they're still hoping for a big break. But Joe has hit hard times: his equipment is mortgaged, most of his acts have deserted him and even the elephants have walked out. So the Gang set about finding a way to save the circus... and come up with a typically novel solution!
Who’s in it. Life Is a Circus stars Bud Flanagan as Bud, Teddy Knox as Sebastian, Jimmy Nervo as Cecil and Jimmy Gold as Goldie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Life Is a 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 Life Is a Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is a Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is a Circus (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is a Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is a Circus worth watching?
- Life Is a Circus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Is a Circus?
- Life Is a Circus stars Bud Flanagan, Teddy Knox, Jimmy Nervo, Jimmy Gold and Charlie Naughton.
- When was Life Is a Circus released?
- Life Is a Circus was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.