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Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000) movie poster

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man is a 2000 short drama musical directed by Keith Melton, starring Ian McKellen. It runs 39 minutes and earned $27.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
worldwide gross
$27.5M
Metascore
55
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Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
39 min
Director
Keith Melton
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Family , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man About?

The premise of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man without spoilers.

Experience a breathtaking spectacle as Cirque du Soleil presents a visual exploration of the human experience, from the beginnings of life to old age. Through stunning costumes, incredible acrobatics, and captivating performances, this enchanting show portrays the joys and challenges inherent in the journey of humankind. Narrated by Ian McKellen, the show offers a poignant and mesmerizing reflection on mortality and the passage of time.

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • 3 dimensional
  • underwater scene
  • 3d
  • love
  • acrobat
  • swimmer
  • garden
  • cube
  • acrobatics
  • dance
  • statue
  • voice over narration
+28 more
  • temptation
  • teenage boy
  • swimming
  • male female relationship
  • magic
  • joy
  • forest
  • fear
  • faith
  • drummer
  • dream
  • demon
  • courage
  • coming of age
  • clown
  • cave
  • brandenburg gate berlin
  • boy
  • berlin germany
  • allegory
  • aging
  • adolescence
  • cirque du soleil
  • trapeze
  • birth
  • imax
  • drum
  • greed
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Cast & crew

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man Cast

Ian McKellen stars in Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man. Directed by Keith Melton.

From the director

More from Keith Melton

More films directed by Keith Melton: Panama Canal in 3D a Land Divided a World United, Mysteries of Ancient China, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs and Mystic India.

Full filmography
Ratings

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man Box Office

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man grossed $27.5 million worldwide. $15.6 million came from the US and Canada and $11.9 million (43%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.5M

US & Canada
$15.6M
International
$11.9M
US & Canada 57% Rest of the world 43%
Details

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Cirque du Soleil: A jornada do homem” and “Cirque du soleil: El paso de la vida”.

Also known as
  • Cirque du Soleil: A jornada do homem
  • Cirque du soleil: El paso de la vida
  • 太阳马戏团:人生之旅
  • Цирк дю Солей: Большое путешествие
  • 태양의 서커스: 저니 오브 맨
  • Droga przez życie
  • Cirque du Soleil: Cesta člověka

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FAQ

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man runs 39 minutes.

When was Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man released?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man was released on May 19, 2000.

Who directed Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man was directed by Keith Melton.

More films by Keith Melton

Who is in the cast of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man stars Ian McKellen.

How much did Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man make at the box office?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man grossed $27.5 million worldwide ($15.6 million domestic, $11.9 million international).

How is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man rated?

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Does Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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