The Circus
“The Circus is Here!”
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Where to watch The Circus in United States
Can I watch The Circus in United States? Yes — you can stream The Circus in United States on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Circus there. Availability last verified on September 13, 2026.
Where is The Circus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, FlixFling, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | JustWatch TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | JustWatch TV | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Tivify | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Pluto TV | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, JustWatch TV | — |
About The Circus
The Circus is a 1928 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
The Circus was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 6, 1928, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- January 6, 1928
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Production
- Charles Chaplin Productions
The Circus cast & crew
The Circus was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp, Al Ernest Garcia as The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master, Merna Kennedy as The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider, Harry Crocker as Rex, a Tight Rope Walker, George Davis as A Magician, and Henry Bergman as An Old Clown.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Roland Totheroh and it was produced by Charlie Chaplin.
Is The Circus worth watching?
The Circus holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 916 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Circus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Circus
In United States, you can stream The Circus on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Circus
Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
Al Ernest Garcia
The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna Kennedy
The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry Crocker
Rex, a Tight Rope Walker
George Davis
A Magician
Henry Bergman
An Old Clown
Tiny Sandford
The Head Property Man
John Rand
An Assistant Property Man
Steve Murphy
A Pickpocket
Albert Austin
Clown (uncredited)
Chester A. Bachman
Cop (uncredited)
Eugene Barry
Cop (uncredited)
The Circus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Circus in United States?
The Circus is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling in United States.
▸Is The Circus on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Circus is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Circus in?
The Circus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Circus?
The Circus runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is The Circus rated?
The Circus is rated G. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 916 ratings.
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