3 Ring Circus (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, 3 Ring Circus is a comedy film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 103 minutes. “Tame a lion. Get shot out of a cannon. Wash an elephant. Jerrico will do anything to become a circus clown.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry and Pete are two friends with no money and are looking for a job. They finally find employment working in a circus, but Jerry has different dreams. He wants to become a clown.
Who’s in it. 3 Ring Circus stars Dean Martin as Pete Nelson, Jerry Lewis as Jerry Hotchkiss, Joanne Dru as Jill Brent and Zsa Zsa Gabor as Saadia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 3 Ring Circus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3 Ring Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3 Ring Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3 Ring Circus (1954)?
- In US, 3 Ring Circus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 3 Ring Circus worth watching?
- 3 Ring Circus holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 3 Ring Circus?
- 3 Ring Circus stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Joanne Dru, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Wallace Ford.
- When was 3 Ring Circus released?
- 3 Ring Circus was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.