The Greatest Showman (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2017, The Greatest Showman is a drama film directed by Michael Gracey, running about 105 minutes. “The impossible comes true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum, Zendaya as Anne Wheeler, Carly Adams as Ballerina #1 and Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Greatest Showman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $432.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Showman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Showman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Showman (2017)?
- In US, The Greatest Showman is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest Showman worth watching?
- The Greatest Showman holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Greatest Showman?
- The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Carly Adams, Rebecca Ferguson and Michelle Williams.
- When was The Greatest Showman released?
- The Greatest Showman was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.