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Movies like Papagiorgio. The Great (2017)

The best movies like Papagiorgio. The Great (2017) are The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Street Angel (1928) and The Greatest Showman (2017). If Papagiorgio. The Great hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Valley of Gwangi (1969)

    A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Street Angel (1928)

    A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. The Greatest Showman (2017)

    The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Animal Crackers (2018)

    A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a rundown circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Saving Flora (2019)

    Flora is a circus elephant who can no longer perform her tricks. The night before she's scheduled to be euthanized, the circus owner's 14-year old daughter, Dawn, sneaks Flora from the circus. All that stands between them and the safety of the elephant preserve is two hundred kilometers of woods, one raging river, two elephant hunters and the fear of not making it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Gladiator (2000)

    After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)

    A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. One from the Heart (1982)

    In a dazzling, dreamlike Las Vegas, longtime couple Hank and Frannie break up on their fifth anniversary and each pursue the fantasy of new love over one neon-soaked night—he with a free-spirited acrobat, she with a seductive musician. But as illusion and reality blur, both must decide whether passion or devotion truly defines the heart.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)

    An old Chinese man rides into the town of Abalone, Arizona and changes it forever, as the citizens see themselves reflected in the mirror of Lao's mysterious circus of mythical beasts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The One and Only Ivan (2020)

    A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

    After a carnival troupe saves his life, a man agrees to help its immortal leader collect five souls and win a bet with the devil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

    Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy to perform in his show. He forces a pilot to fly him, Boy and his animal trainer out of the jungle. Tarzan and Jane follow them to New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Unknown (1927)

    On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder—a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)

    An original story featuring performances by Cirque du Soleil. A young woman is entranced by an Aerialist. When they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and are separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Pippi Longstocking (1997)

    Pippi Longstocking is an extraordinary little girl who lives alone in her house, while her father sails the seven seas. Pippi's irrepressibly fun nature makes her easy to befriend, as neighbors Tommy and Annika find, but can also earn ire, especially from social worker Mrs. Prysselius.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  17. Home on the Range (2004)

    When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Circus World (1964)

    Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Santa Sangre (1989)

    A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless, cult leader mother, and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Place Beyond the Pines (2013)

    A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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What are the best movies like Papagiorgio. The Great?

The closest matches to Papagiorgio. The Great are The Valley of Gwangi (1969), Street Angel (1928) and The Greatest Showman (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Papagiorgio. The Great?

Start with The Valley of Gwangi (1969), the closest match to Papagiorgio. The Great.

What is the highest-rated movie like Papagiorgio. The Great?

Gladiator (2000), rated 8.2/10 by 21,858 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Papagiorgio. The Great?

The One and Only Ivan (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

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