Circus of Books (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Circus of Books is a history and documentary film directed by Rachel Mason, running about 92 minutes. “Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
Who’s in it. Circus of Books stars Rachel Mason as Herself, Josh Mason as Himself, Larry Flynt as Himself and Jeff Stryker as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Circus of Books has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus of Books page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus of Books tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus of Books (2019)?
- In US, Circus of Books is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circus of Books worth watching?
- Circus of Books holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Circus of Books?
- Circus of Books stars Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt, Jeff Stryker and Alaska Thunderfuck.
- When was Circus of Books released?
- Circus of Books was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.