Circus in the Circus (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1976, Circus in the Circus is a comedy and family film directed by Oldřich Lipský, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. To Moscow have arrived the participants of the international conference of the zoophilologists and also the international jury which is to elect for the world festival the best performance of the program of Moscow circus. Mrs Whistler (Iva Janzurová), British associate professor, makes her understood with the animals in their language but the Czech professor Ruzicka (Jirí Sovák), though he is capable of using the animals language, prefers teaching the animals the human language. Ruzicka's friend, the poodle Archibald, speaks "in Human" very well. The scientific dispute ends with a bet - if Ruzicka teaches the circus elephant to sing, Mrs Whistler will eat up her hat.
Who’s in it. Circus in the Circus stars Evgeni Leonov as Circus Principal, Jiří Sovák as Professor Růžička, Iva Janžurová as Elisabeth Whistle and Aleksandr Lenkov as Alyosha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Circus in the 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 Circus in the Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus in the Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus in the Circus (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circus in the Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circus in the Circus worth watching?
- Circus in the Circus holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus in the Circus?
- Circus in the Circus stars Evgeni Leonov, Jiří Sovák, Iva Janžurová, Aleksandr Lenkov and Natalya Varley.
- When was Circus in the Circus released?
- Circus in the Circus was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.