The Greatest Showman
2017, Drama/Biography, 1h 45m
265 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
The Greatest Showman tries hard to dazzle the audience with a Barnum-style sense of wonder -- but at the expense of its complex subject's far more intriguing real-life story. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his hands at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus. Featuring catchy musical numbers, exotic performers and daring acrobatic feats, Barnum's mesmerizing spectacle soon takes the world by storm to become the greatest show on Earth.
Cast & Crew
Hugh Jackman
P.T. Barnum
P.T. Barnum
Zac Efron
Phillip Carlyle
Phillip Carlyle
Michelle Williams
Charity Barnum
Charity Barnum
Rebecca Ferguson
Jenny Lind
Jenny Lind
Zendaya
Anne Wheeler
Anne Wheeler
Keala Settle
Lettie Lutz, The Bearded Lady
Lettie Lutz, The Bearded Lady
Critic Reviews for The Greatest Showman
Audience Reviews for The Greatest Showman
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Oct 02, 2019I thought that this was a terrible idea way before I ever saw the movie itself, and I thought this was a terrible movie way before I ever found out what P.T. Barnham was actually like. What a toilet fire in every sense, this is one of those rare examples where I just can't understand what everyone is loving here.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Jan 03, 2019A original take on the story of genius showman P.T. Barnum led by the very mesmerizing Hugh Jackman. The visual effects are stunning and the music is moving and vibrant. It does not contain much detail into the the story but you are satisfied by the end. Zac Efron also holds his own and I begin to like him more and more! 12-31-2018Christopher O Super Reviewer
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Nov 25, 2018The Greatest Showman's infectious dance numbers, musicality and showmanship from Hugh Jackman is enough to hold the tent up for a film that is undoubtedly about the visually dazzling spectacle than the obviously simplistic narrative. 3.81/5
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May 06, 2018A fun, albeit shallow time for the family. Skip the story, stay for the songs.
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