

At the Circus
“Keep the world laughing!”
Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.
Where to watch At the Circus in United States
Can I watch At the Circus in United States? Yes — you can stream At the Circus in United States on YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open At the Circus there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is At the Circus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About At the Circus
At the Circus is a 1939 English-language comedy and music film directed by Edward Buzzell. The cast is led by Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
At the Circus was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 1939, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Writers
- Irving Brecher
- Release date
- October 20, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
At the Circus cast & crew
At the Circus was directed by Edward Buzzell and written by Irving Brecher.
The cast features Groucho Marx as Attorney J. Cheever Loophole, Chico Marx as Antonio Pirelli, Harpo Marx as 'Punchy', Kenny Baker as Jeff Wilson, Florence Rice as Julie Randall, and Eve Arden as Peerless Pauline.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Leonard Smith, and it was produced by Mervyn LeRoy.
Is At the Circus worth watching?
At the Circus holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 101 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, At the Circus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch At the Circus
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Cast of At the Circus

Groucho Marx
Attorney J. Cheever Loophole

Chico Marx
Antonio Pirelli

Harpo Marx
'Punchy'

Kenny Baker
Jeff Wilson

Florence Rice
Julie Randall

Eve Arden
Peerless Pauline

Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Suzanna Dukesbury

Nat Pendleton
Goliath

Fritz Feld
Jardinet

James Burke
John Carter

Jerry Maren
Little Professor Atom (as Jerry Marenghi)

Barnett Parker
Whitcomb
At the Circus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch At the Circus in United States?
At the Circus is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is At the Circus on YouTube TV?
Yes — At the Circus is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is At the Circus in?
At the Circus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is At the Circus?
At the Circus runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is At the Circus rated?
At the Circus is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 101 ratings.











