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The Greatest Show on Earth

1952·Movie·NR·152 min·★ 6.3(296)

“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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Where to watch The Greatest Show on Earth in India

Can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in India? The Greatest Show on Earth isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Click a service to open The Greatest Show on Earth there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The Greatest Show on Earth streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Amazon Video
United StatesMGM Plus, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyPluto TVAmazon Video
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
Spain—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies—
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FODAmazon 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 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

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
#circus#clown#traveling circus#trapeze artist

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 6.3/10 from 296 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

The Greatest Show on Earth isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Greatest Show on Earth

Betty Hutton

Betty Hutton

Holly

Cornel Wilde

Cornel Wilde

The Great Sebastian

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Brad Braden

Dorothy Lamour

Dorothy Lamour

Phyllis

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Angel

James Stewart

James Stewart

Buttons

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Agent Gregory

Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Klaus

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Mr. Henderson

Emmett Kelly

Emmett Kelly

Emmett Kelly

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Cucciola

Cucciola

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Antoinette Concello

Antoinette Concello

The Greatest Show on Earth — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in India?

The Greatest Show on Earth is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in the US?

In the US, The Greatest Show on Earth is streaming on MGM Plus and Kanopy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in the UK?

The Greatest Show on Earth isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸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 6.3/10 audience score from 296 ratings.

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