Circus Maximus (2023): Cast & Plot
Circus Maximus is a 2023 music film directed by Andrew Dosunmu, starring Travis Scott, Rick Rubin and James Blake. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Andrew Dosunmu
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cactus Jack Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Circus Maximus About?
The premise of Circus Maximus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Travis Scott invites the audience on a mind‑bending visual odyssey that spans the globe, each scene stitched together by the rattling sounds of his eagerly awaited album UTOPIA. The surreal, psychedelic journey unites visionary filmmakers from around the world in a kaleidoscopic exploration of human experience and the transformative power of soundscapes, reminding viewers that Utopia exists wherever you are.
Circus Maximus Cast & Characters
Travis Scott leads the cast, with Rick Rubin and James Blake. Directed by Andrew Dosunmu; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Dosunmu
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Travis Scott as themselves -
Rick Rubin as themselves - James Blake as themselves
- Yung Lean as themselves
Also Starring in Circus Maximus
· 7 more- Sheck Wes Themselves
- Teezo Touchdown Themselves
- Jazzelle Zanaughtti Themselves
- Lola Corfixen
- Lizzielou Corfixen
- Xenia Sharapova Dancer
- RaysCorruptedMind Themselves
More from Andrew Dosunmu
More films directed by Andrew Dosunmu, best-rated first: Mother of George, Where Is Kyra?, Restless City and Beauty.
Circus Maximus Plot Summary
What happens in Circus Maximus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film is structured as a series of experimental segments and music videos featuring Travis Scott. Interstitial scenes, directed by Harmony Korine, feature a reflective conversation between Scott and Rick Rubin regarding the artist’s current emotional state.
The visual journey begins in Iceland, where Travis Scott treks through mountains and enters a massive cave, only to be attacked by a monstrous octopus. The narrative then shifts to Nigeria for the “Hyaena” music video, blending documentary-style footage of Scott with daily life in a village within the Kano State.
Full summary
The whole story of Circus Maximus, scene by scene
Circus Maximus Videos
5 videos: 5 clips.
- Clip Travis Scott - DELRESTO (ECHOES)
- Clip Travis Scott - SIRENS
- Clip Travis Scott - MODERN JAM
- Clip Travis Scott - HYAENA
How Well Do You Know Circus Maximus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which music artist is the central figure throughout the film's music segments?
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Circus Maximus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Circus Maximus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Circus Maximus?
Circus Maximus runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Circus Maximus released?
Circus Maximus was released on July 27, 2023.
Who directed Circus Maximus?
Circus Maximus was directed by Andrew Dosunmu.
More films by Andrew Dosunmu Who is in the cast of Circus Maximus?
Circus Maximus stars Travis Scott, Rick Rubin and James Blake, among 11 credited actors.
Does Circus Maximus have a post-credit scene?
No. Circus Maximus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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