The Greatest Show on Earth
“The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!”
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 English-language drama and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The cast is led by Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston. It has a runtime of 2h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
The Greatest Show on Earth was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1952, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers
- Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, Barré Lyndon
- Release date
- February 16, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Greatest Show on Earth cast & crew
The Greatest Show on Earth was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and written by Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, and Barré Lyndon.
The cast features Betty Hutton as Holly, Cornel Wilde as The Great Sebastian, Charlton Heston as Brad Braden, Dorothy Lamour as Phyllis, Gloria Grahame as Angel, and James Stewart as Buttons.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young, cinematography is by George Barnes, and it was produced by Cecil B. DeMille.
Is The Greatest Show on Earth worth watching?
The Greatest Show on Earth holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 277 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 32m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Greatest Show on Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Greatest Show on Earth
In United States, you can stream The Greatest Show on Earth on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Greatest Show on Earth
Betty Hutton
Holly
Cornel Wilde
The Great Sebastian
Charlton Heston
Brad Braden
Dorothy Lamour
Phyllis
Gloria Grahame
Angel
James Stewart
Buttons
Henry Wilcoxon
Agent Gregory
Lyle Bettger
Klaus
Lawrence Tierney
Mr. Henderson
Emmett Kelly
Emmett Kelly
Cucciola
Cucciola
Antoinette Concello
Antoinette Concello
The Greatest Show on Earth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in United States?
The Greatest Show on Earth is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Greatest Show on Earth on fuboTV?
Yes — The Greatest Show on Earth is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Greatest Show on Earth in?
The Greatest Show on Earth is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
▸What is The Greatest Show on Earth rated?
The Greatest Show on Earth is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 277 ratings.
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