At the Circus (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, At the Circus is a comedy and music film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 87 minutes. “Keep the world laughing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter lets his accomplices steal the money, so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.
Who’s in it. At the Circus stars Groucho Marx as Attorney J. Cheever Loophole, Chico Marx as Antonio Pirelli, Harpo Marx as 'Punchy' and Kenny Baker as Jeff Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, At the 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 At the Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of At the Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At the Circus (1939)?
- In US, At the 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 At the Circus worth watching?
- At the Circus holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At the Circus?
- At the Circus stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker and Florence Rice.
- When was At the Circus released?
- At the Circus was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.