The Circus

1h 12m · 1928 · Directed by Charlie Chaplin · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Circus (1928) runs 1h 12m, directed by Charlie Chaplin. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Prime Video, HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)