The Flea Circus (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1954, The Flea Circus is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. In this animated comedic short, the entire entourage of a flea circus runs away to join a dog.
Who’s in it. The Flea Circus stars Francoise Brun-Cottan as Fifi Le Flea (voice) (uncredited), Daws Butler as Pepito (voice) (uncredited) and Bill Thompson as François Le Clown (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Flea Circus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flea Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flea Circus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flea Circus (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flea Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flea Circus worth watching?
- The Flea Circus holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flea Circus?
- The Flea Circus stars Francoise Brun-Cottan, Daws Butler and Bill Thompson.
- When was The Flea Circus released?
- The Flea Circus was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.