Circus (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5

Circus poster

Released in 2000, Circus is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Rob Walker, running about 95 minutes. “A Stylish Brit Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife, Lily, are up to something. So too is Julius: he hires Leo to kill Gloria, Julius's wife. Leo does it, but then Julius shows up with the murder on tape, saying Gloria isn't his wife - it's blackmail. Leo's bookie, Troy, is also closing in, wanting to be paid. Bruno and Lily as well as Bruno and Julius have their own scams running, and Leo is their target. Maybe Leo can get Troy off his back, avoid Moose (Bruno's huge enforcer), send Gloria's corpse out of England, turn the tables on Bruno's murderous brother Caspar, and outfox Lily. Or is Lily his fox? It's a three-ring circus.

Who’s in it. Circus stars John Hannah as Leo, Famke Janssen as Lily, Peter Stormare as Julius and Eddie Izzard as Troy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Circus has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.7K at the box office.

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 Circus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Circus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Circus (2000)?
In US, 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 Circus worth watching?
Circus holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Circus?
Circus stars John Hannah, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare, Eddie Izzard and Fred Ward.
When was Circus released?
Circus was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.