Circus World (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, Circus World is a drama and western film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 135 minutes. “John Wayne Wild Across the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
Who’s in it. Circus World stars John Wayne as Matt Masters, Claudia Cardinale as Toni Alfredo, Rita Hayworth as Lili Alfredo and Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Circus World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus World (1964)?
- In US, Circus World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circus World worth watching?
- Circus World holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus World?
- Circus World stars John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth, Lloyd Nolan and Richard Conte.
- When was Circus World released?
- Circus World was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.