The Butterfly Circus
2009, English. Directed by Joshua Weigel.
At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels, they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman, he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 31 August 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rebekah Weigel, Joshua Weigel
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The Butterfly Circus: quick answers
Is The Butterfly Circus worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butterfly Circus?
The Butterfly Circus runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does The Butterfly Circus have a post-credits scene?
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The Butterfly Circus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Butterfly Circus on?
The Butterfly Circus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butterfly Circus?
If you liked The Butterfly Circus, try The Sound and the Fury, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Of Mice and Men.
Who directed The Butterfly Circus?
The Butterfly Circus (2009) was directed by Joshua Weigel and stars Eduardo Verástegui, Nick Vujicic, Doug Jones.