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Circus (2000): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Circus is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Rob Walker. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $14,693 worldwide. It holds 50% on TMDB. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Circus (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Rob Walker
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Kannada
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Circus About?

The premise of Circus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When Ganesh's friends face serious danger, he bravely puts everything on the line to save them. Their rescue inadvertently triggers a series of perilous events unfolding within the secretive and shadowy environment of a traveling circus. The consequences force Ganesh to confront unexpected challenges and navigate a complex web of intrigue.

Circus Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • cigarette smoking
  • murder
  • kiss
  • elevator
  • marriage
  • windmill
  • wig
  • whiskey
  • underwear
  • tunnel
  • torture
  • tied to a chair
+36 more
  • swimming pool
  • sunglasses
  • strangulation
  • room service
  • photograph
  • phone booth
  • movie theater
  • mob boss
  • mini cooper
  • magic trick
  • jewelry
  • jazz club
  • intimidation
  • interracial relationship
  • hotel room
  • hitman
  • henchman
  • garden party
  • gambling
  • foot pursuit
  • falling from height
  • contract killer
  • casino owner
  • card game
  • car chase
  • brother brother relationship
  • broken finger
  • betrayal
  • bank robbery
  • american abroad
  • switchblade
  • brighton
  • con artist
  • double cross
  • nudity
  • gangster
Where to watch

Where to Watch Circus

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Crew

The Director of Circus

Directed by Rob Walker.

Ratings

Circus Reviews & Ratings

Circus holds 50% on TMDB.

Plot

Circus Plot Summary

What happens in Circus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a razor-edged crime caper that twists and tangles its players at every turn, a pair of con artists, Leo and Lily, live by schemes and share a fragile partnership both in business and in love. Lily dreams of a quieter life, somebody quiet and distant where the city noises fade away, and Leo—seeing a slim chance to walk away with their future secure—promises that within a week they will have enough to disappear for good. The plan is seductive in its simplicity: money earned fast, exits made clean, a life unburdened by the grind of cons. But the moment you surface from the smoke and mirrors, you realize the cracks are already forming.

Full summary

The whole story of Circus, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Circus Box Office

Circus grossed $14,693 worldwide.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.7K

US & Canada
$14.7K
Cars

Cars in Circus

10 cars on screen, including the 1974 Citroën DS 20 and the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible W111.

All 10 cars
  • 1974 Citroën DS 20 in Circus 1974 Citroën DS 20 Important role
  • 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible W111 in Circus 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible W111 Important role
  • 1999 Vauxhall Vectra MkI in Circus 1999 Vauxhall Vectra MkI Important role
  • Bentley Turbo R in Circus Bentley Turbo R Minor role
Details

Circus Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “El círculo del crimen” and “Oszustwo”.

Also known as
  • El círculo del crimen
  • Oszustwo
  • קרקס של פושעים
  • O Círculo do Crime
  • Cyrk
  • Nikomu nevěř
  • Kész cirkusz
  • Чужая игра
  • Circus. El círculo del crimen
  • Чужа гра
  • 神鬼骗局
  • Тарикатите
+1 more
  • Sahtekarların Oyunları

Seen Circus?

FAQ

Circus FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Circus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Circus?

Circus runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Circus released?

Circus was released on September 15, 2000.

Who directed Circus?

Circus was directed by Rob Walker.

More films by Rob Walker

Where can I watch Circus?

In the US, Circus is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Circus make at the box office?

Circus grossed $14,693 worldwide.

How is Circus rated?

Circus has 50% on TMDB.

Does Circus have a post-credit scene?

No. Circus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Circus in?

The original language of Circus is Kannada.

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