Side Show (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1931, Side Show is a comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. A circus side show performer tries to discourage her younger sister from following in her footsteps.
Who’s in it. Side Show stars Winnie Lightner as Pat, Charles Butterworth as Sidney, Guy Kibbee as Col. Gowdy and Evalyn Knapp as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Side Show has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Side Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Show (1931)?
- In US, Side Show is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Side Show worth watching?
- Side Show holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Side Show?
- Side Show stars Winnie Lightner, Charles Butterworth, Guy Kibbee, Evalyn Knapp and Donald Cook.
- When was Side Show released?
- Side Show was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.