The Clowns
Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.
Where to watch The Clowns in United States
Can I watch The Clowns in United States? Yes — you can stream The Clowns in United States on Kanopy.
KanopyClick a service to open The Clowns there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is The Clowns streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Tenk |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Clowns
The Clowns is a 1970 Italian-language tv movie and comedy film directed by Federico Fellini. The cast is led by Riccardo Billi, Gigi Reder, Tino Scotti. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Clowns was produced by RAI, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, and ORTF and made in Italy and France. It was released on December 27, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Writers
- Bernardino Zapponi, Federico Fellini
- Release date
- December 27, 1970
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Production
- RAI, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, ORTF
The Clowns cast & crew
The Clowns was directed by Federico Fellini and written by Bernardino Zapponi and Federico Fellini.
The cast features Riccardo Billi as Clown, Gigi Reder as Clown, Tino Scotti as Clown, Valentini as Clown, Fanfulla as Clown, and Merli as Clown.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Dario Di Palma, and it was produced by Ugo Guerra and Elio Scardamaglia.
Is The Clowns worth watching?
The Clowns holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 99 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie and comedy, The Clowns is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Clowns
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Cast of The Clowns
Riccardo Billi
Clown
Gigi Reder
Clown
Tino Scotti
Clown
Valentini
Clown
Fanfulla
Clown
Merli
Clown
Carlo Rizzo
Clown
Alberto Colombaioni
Clown
Pistoni
Clown
Martana
Clown
Giacomo Furia
Clown
Dante Maggio
Clown
The Clowns — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Clowns in United States?
The Clowns is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Clowns on Kanopy?
Yes — The Clowns is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Clowns in?
The Clowns is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including German, Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Clowns?
The Clowns runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Clowns rated?
The Clowns is rated G. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 99 ratings.
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