The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
2001, English. Directed by Anne Paas.
Amidst his dilapidated and obsolete carnival surroundings, a dwarf abandons his life at the sideshow to hang himself. Seeking solace, he is instead confronted by spectres of exploitation and mockery in what proves to be his greatest act yet...
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- 0h 4m
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- English
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- 1 May 2001
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The Greatest Show on Earth runs 4 minutes (0h 4m).
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The Greatest Show on Earth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 2001. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Greatest Show on Earth?
If you liked The Greatest Show on Earth, try All Day and a Night, Adam, Hardball.
Who directed The Greatest Show on Earth?
The Greatest Show on Earth (2001) was directed by Anne Paas and stars Samuel Bruce Campbell, Coulee Slatnick, Antonio J. Torres Jr..