Circus of Books
“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”
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.
Where to watch Circus of Books in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Circus of Books there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Circus of Books streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Circus of Books
Circus of Books is a 2019 English-language documentary and history film directed by Rachel Mason. The cast is led by Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Circus of Books was produced by Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, and Neon Heart Productions and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on April 26, 2019.
- Director
- Rachel Mason
- Writers
- Kathryn Robson, Rachel Mason
- Release date
- April 26, 2019
- OTT release
- April 22, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
Circus of Books cast & crew
Circus of Books was directed by Rachel Mason and written by Kathryn Robson and Rachel Mason.
The cast features Rachel Mason as Herself, Josh Mason as Himself, Larry Flynt as Himself, Jeff Stryker as Himself, Alaska Thunderfuck as Himself, and Phil Tarley as Himself.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ian M Colletti, cinematography is by Gretchen Warthen, and it was produced by Rhianon Jones and Kathryn Robson.
Is Circus of Books worth watching?
Circus of Books holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and history, Circus of Books is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Circus of Books
In United States, you can stream Circus of Books on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 22, 2020.
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Cast of Circus of Books
Rachel Mason
Herself
Josh Mason
Himself
Larry Flynt
Himself
Jeff Stryker
Himself
Alaska Thunderfuck
Himself
Phil Tarley
Himself
John Weston
Himself
Don Norman
Himself
David Gregory
Himself
Dorian Wood
Himself
Circus of Books — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Circus of Books in United States?
Circus of Books is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Circus of Books on Netflix?
Yes — Circus of Books is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Circus of Books in?
Circus of Books is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Circus of Books?
Circus of Books runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Circus of Books rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 103 ratings.
▸When did Circus of Books release on OTT?
Circus of Books became available digitally on April 22, 2020.
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