The Greatest Show on Earth
1952, English. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
- 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
- CucciolaCucciola
- Antoinette ConcelloAntoinette Concello
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fredric M. Frank, Theodore St. John, Barré Lyndon
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $36M
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The Greatest Show on Earth: quick answers
Is The Greatest Show on Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
Does The Greatest Show on Earth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Greatest Show on Earth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Greatest Show on Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Greatest Show on Earth is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Greatest Show on Earth on?
The Greatest Show on Earth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Greatest Show on Earth?
If you liked The Greatest Show on Earth, try Trapeze, The Lost Husband, Water for Elephants.
Who directed The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston.