The Greatest Show on Earth

Movie · Drama · Classics

Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth is a lavish tribute to circuses, featuring three intertwining plotlines concerning romance and rivalry beneath the big top. DeMille's film includes spectacular action sequences, including a show-stopping train wreck. The Greatest Show on Earth won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Story.

1952 · 2h 32m
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The Greatest Show on Earth

Drama

Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth is a lavish tribute to circuses, featuring three intertwining plotlines concerning romance and rivalry beneath the big top. DeMille's film includes spectacular action sequences, including a show-stopping train wreck. The Greatest Show on Earth won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Story.

COMMON SENSE

Sprawling circus tale is a visual feast with heavy themes.

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Average 5.9
Reviews 42
Fresh 21
Rotten 21

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Studio
Paramount Pictures
Released
1952
Run Time
2 hr 32 min
Rated
TV-PG
Region of Origin
United States
© 1952 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.