


Film · Released
The Greatest Show on Earth
“The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!”
The Greatest Show on Earth at a glance
The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 drama and romance film, running 2h 32m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1952-02-16
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 292 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmTo ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
Cast
14 names
Betty HuttonHolly
Cornel WildeThe Great Sebastian
Charlton HestonBrad Braden
Dorothy LamourPhyllis
Gloria GrahameAngel
James StewartButtons
Henry WilcoxonAgent Gregory
Lyle BettgerKlaus
Lawrence TierneyMr. Henderson
Emmett KellyEmmett Kelly
John Ringling NorthJohn Ringling NorthQuestions about The Greatest Show on Earth
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Greatest Show on Earth is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Greatest Show on Earth suitable for children?
The Greatest Show on Earth is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Greatest Show on Earth about?
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth runs for 2h 32m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Greatest Show on Earth trailer?
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