Barnum (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Barnum is a notable film directed by Terry Hughes, running about 113 minutes. “The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down. Written by Jenny Evans
Who’s in it. Barnum stars Michael Crawford as Phineas Taylor Barnum, Eileen Battye as Charity 'Chairy' Barnum, Michael Heath as The Ringmaster and Paul Goddard as Ensemble.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Barnum has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barnum page.
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- Where can I watch Barnum (1986)?
- In USA, Barnum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barnum worth watching?
- Barnum holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barnum?
- Barnum stars Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath and Paul Goddard.
- When was Barnum released?
- Barnum was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.