The Big Circus (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, The Big Circus is a drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 109 minutes. “Hear the New Song Hit! "THE BIG CIRCUS"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
Who’s in it. The Big Circus stars Victor Mature as Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling, Red Buttons as Randy Sherman, Rhonda Fleming as Helen Harrison and Kathryn Grant as Jeannie Whirling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Big Circus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Big Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Circus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Circus (1959)?
- In US, The Big Circus 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 The Big Circus worth watching?
- The Big Circus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Circus?
- The Big Circus stars Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant and Vincent Price.
- When was The Big Circus released?
- The Big Circus was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.