Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Greatest Show on Earth List

  • The Circus - Documentary series that explores the lives of circus performers.
  • Water for Elephants - A love story set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression.
  • The Greatest Showman - Musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum and the birth of show business.
  • Dumbo - Animated film about a young elephant with oversized ears and his journey in a circus.
  • Big Fish - A fantastical tale interwoven with circus themes and magical realism.
  • American Horror Story: Freak Show - A carnival sideshow and the lives of its performers are central to the story.
  • The Ringmaster - A drama that revolves around the lives of circus performers.
  • Carnivàle - A drama revolving around a traveling carnival during the Great Depression.
  • Freaks - A classic film focusing on sideshow performers and their lives.
  • Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away - A film that combines elements of circus performance and storytelling.
  • The Pantomime Horse - A comedy about the ups and downs of a traveling circus.
  • The Wizard of Oz - Both feature fantastical journeys with an eccentric cast of characters.
  • The Unholy Four - A film that mixes crime with a circus backdrop.
  • Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Features circus themes and humorous adventures.
  • The Amazing Mr. Blunden - A fantasy adventure with a whimsical feel akin to circus stories.
  • Barnum! - A musical based on the life of P.T. Barnum and the circus entertainment culture.
  • The Big Top - Explores the backstage world of a circus and its performers' lives.
  • The Elephant Man - A story of a man with deformities who is showcased, akin to circus themes.
  • La La Land - A musical with a nostalgic feel and a focus on performance.
  • Nights at the Circus - An adaptation of Angela Carter's play about a trapeze artist.
  • Waltz of the Toreadors - A comedic look at the world of theatrical performance and misadventures.
  • P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on Earth - A dramatized biography that encapsulates Barnum's life in circus culture.
  • Cassandra's Dream - Features themes of aspiration and dark choices, similar to circus undertones.
  • Zorro, The Gay Blade - A comedic take on identity and performance with circus-like flair.
  • The Man Who Knew Too Little - Features a comedic lead with an unexpected sense of adventure.
  • The Prestige - Focuses on magic performance and the sacrifices in the world of entertainment.
  • The Last Circus - Explores the darker side of circus life and its emotional impacts.
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - A fantastical narrative featuring a charismatic figure and extraordinary settings.
  • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Combines dark themes and musical elements akin to circus representations.
  • The Devil's Carnival - A musical fantasy that combines dark themes and performance art.
  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World - A comedy featured around a treasure hunt with quirky characters and chaos.
  • Khumba - A journey set in a whimsical animated adventure with themes of self-discovery.
  • Burlesque - A combination of drama and performance showcasing a theatrical experience.
  • Edge of Tomorrow - Involves intense situations and character development through repeated challenges.
  • Freak Show - Focuses on the struggles and triumphs of a young boy who identifies as a female.
  • Penny Dreadful - Combines gothic horror with bizarre storytelling in a fantastical manner.
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Features absurdity and fantastical elements with a quirky sense of humor.
  • The Illusionist - Focuses on magic as a form of performance and the intricacies of love and rivalry.
  • Get Smart - Comedic espionage adventures with twists and eccentric characters.
  • Kidd video - An animated series featuring a music-themed adventure similar to circus storytelling.
  • The Wild Bunch - Focuses on a gang's adventures, combining themes of camaraderie and chaos.
  • Bigger Than Life - Explores the theme of performance and personal challenges in a dramatic setting.
  • Sisters - Involves dark humor and quirky family dynamics, akin to circus themes.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Circus
The Circus
73 min
1928 United States of America 36501 8.1 Movie Released
2 2011 United States of America 120889 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
3 2017 United States of America 316915 7.5 Movie Released PG
4
Dumbo
Dumbo
64 min
1941 United States of America 143380 7.2 Movie Released G
5
Big Fish
Big Fish
125 min
2003 United States of America 461618 8 Movie Released PG-13
6 2019 United States of America 2683 6.6 Movie Released
7
Carnivàle
Carnivàle
54 min
SS 2 EP 24
2003 United States of America 47187 8.4 Serie Canceled TV-MA
8
Freaks
Freaks
66 min
1932 United States of America 51352 7.8 Movie Released NR
9 2012 United States of America 8254 6.7 Movie Released PG
10 1939 United States of America 432782 8.1 Movie Released
11 1970 Italy 496 6 Movie Released
12 2000 United States of America 13781 6.2 Movie Released G
13 1972 United Kingdom 1719 6.8 Movie Released G
14
The Big Top
The Big Top
7 min
1938 United States of America 16 4.4 Movie Released
15 1980 United States of America 260887 8.2 Movie Released PG
16
La La Land
La La Land
129 min
2016 Hong Kong 684970 8 Movie Released PG-13
17 1962 United Kingdom 748 5.8 Movie Released
18 2007 France 54086 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
19 1981 Mexico 4919 6.2 Movie Released PG
20 1997 United States of America 34696 6.6 Movie Released PG
21
The Prestige
The Prestige
130 min
2006 United Kingdom 1458860 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
22
The Last Circus
The Last Circus
106 min
2010 Belgium 15320 6.5 Movie Released
23 2005 United Kingdom 535178 6.7 Movie Released PG
24 2007 United Kingdom 389417 7.3 Movie Released R
25 2012 United States of America 4693 5.9 Movie Released
26 1963 United States of America 46712 7.5 Movie Released G
27
Khumba
Khumba
85 min
2013 South Africa 6545 5.6 Movie Released G
28
Burlesque
Burlesque
119 min
2010 United States of America 94018 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
29 2014 United States of America 746656 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
30
Freak Show
Freak Show
91 min
2018 United States of America 4582 6.5 Movie Released
31
Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
60 min
SS 3 EP 27
2014 United States of America 132390 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
32 2005 United Kingdom 209560 6.7 Movie Released PG
33
The Illusionist
The Illusionist
110 min
2006 United States of America 391719 7.5 Movie Released
34
Get Smart
Get Smart
110 min
2008 United States of America 229971 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
35
Kidd Video
Kidd Video
21 min
SS 2 EP 26
1984 348 7.3 Serie Ended
36
The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch
145 min
1969 United States of America 91144 7.9 Movie Released
37 1956 United States of America 8234 7.4 Movie Released NR
38
Sisters
Sisters
118 min
2015 United States of America 69923 6 Movie Released R
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