Circus of Books
Seen it?2019 | 92 min | Documentary, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Mason
- Rachel MasonHerself
- Josh MasonHimself
- Larry FlyntHimself
- Jeff StrykerHimself
- Alaska ThunderfuckHimself
- Phil TarleyHimself
- John WestonHimself
- Don NormanHimself
- David GregoryHimself
- Dorian WoodHimself