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.